Publisher's Synopsis
The Great Domesday Book of Ipswich, Liber Sextus is a historical document that was compiled in 1086, following the Norman Conquest of England. This book is a detailed survey of the lands and properties in Ipswich, a town located in the eastern region of England. The book provides an insight into the social, economic, and political conditions of the town during the medieval period.The book is divided into six parts, or ""libers"", with each liber covering a specific area of Ipswich. The Liber Sextus, which is the focus of this book, covers the area known as the ""liberty of Ipswich"", which included the town and its surrounding villages.The book is introduced by Richard Percyvale, who provides an overview of the entire volume and its significance in English history. He also discusses the methodology used in compiling the book, as well as the historical context in which it was created.The Great Domesday Book of Ipswich, Liber Sextus is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of Ipswich and England during the medieval period. It provides a detailed record of the town's inhabitants, their occupations, and their landholdings, as well as insights into the legal and administrative systems of the time.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.
