Publisher's Synopsis
""A History, Military and Municipal, of the Ancient Borough of the Devizes: and Subordinately, of the Entire Hundred of Potterne and Cannings"" is a historical book written by Henry Bull and first published in 1859. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Devizes borough, which was an important market town in Wiltshire, England. The author explores the military and municipal history of the region, including the role of the town in the English Civil War and its development as a center of trade and commerce.The book also covers the history of the entire Hundred of Potterne and Cannings, which was an administrative division of Wiltshire. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the region's social, economic, and political history, including the role of the local landowners, the development of agriculture and industry, and the growth of local government.Overall, ""A History, Military and Municipal, of the Ancient Borough of the Devizes"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Wiltshire and the development of local communities in England. The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information about the region's past, making it an essential read for historians, researchers, and anyone interested 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.
