A History, Military And Municipal, Of The Ancient Borough Of The Devizes And Subordinately, Of The Entire Hundred Of Potterne And Cannings (1859)

""A History, Military And Municipal, Of The Ancient Borough Of The Devizes: And Subordinately, Of The Entire Hundred Of Potterne And Cannings"" is a book written by Henry Bull and published in 1859. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the ancient borough of Devizes, located in Wiltshire, England. The author covers the military and municipal history of the town, as well as the history of the entire hundred of Potterne and Cannings, which includes Devizes and several other nearby villages.The book begins with an overview of the early history of the area, including the Roman occupation and the Anglo-Saxon period. The author then delves into the medieval period, discussing the development of the borough and its role in the wider political and economic landscape of the region. The book also covers the impact of the English Civil War on the town, including the famous siege of Devizes in 1643.In addition to its military history, the book also provides a detailed account of the municipal history of Devizes. This includes the development of local government, the growth of the town's economy, and the establishment of various civic institutions such as schools and hospitals.Overall, ""A History, Military And Municipal, Of The Ancient Borough Of The Devizes: And Subordinately, Of The Entire Hundred Of Potterne And Cannings"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this important town and the wider region of Wiltshire. The book provides a detailed and well-researched account of the area's past, and is sure to be of interest to historians, genealogists, and anyone with an interest in local history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.