Publisher's Synopsis
Introduction To The Study Of The Pipe Rolls is a book published in 1884 by the Pipe Roll Society. The Pipe Rolls were records of the English Exchequer from the 12th to the 19th centuries, documenting the financial transactions of the Crown. This book serves as an introduction to the study of these records, providing insight into their structure, content, and historical significance. It includes chapters on the origins and development of the Pipe Rolls, their use as a source for English history, and the methods for interpreting and analyzing the information contained within them. The book also discusses the challenges and limitations of working with these records, such as their incomplete nature and the difficulties in deciphering the medieval Latin script. Overall, Introduction To The Study Of The Pipe Rolls is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the financial history of medieval England.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.
