Publisher's Synopsis
""The Gild Merchant V1: A Contribution To British Municipal History"" is a book written by Charles Gross. It is a historical account of the gild merchant, a medieval institution that regulated trade and commerce in British towns. The book explores the origins and development of the gild merchant, its legal and economic significance, and its role in shaping the social and political landscape of medieval England. The author draws on a range of primary sources, including charters, court records, and gild registers, to provide a detailed and comprehensive analysis of this important institution. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in British municipal history, medieval trade and commerce, and the development of urban society in 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.
