It was unmatched in europe for many centuries, the product of a sophisticated and experienced english administration, fully exploited by the conquerors commanding energy. One of a series of volumes covering the domesday book, county by county some in 2 vols, with the original latin text en face with a modern english translation and useful indexes of placenames and land owners. Domesday received its name in the 12th century, for it was regarded as the ultimate authority, the last word on matters of property. A scholarly resource for the study of womens religious communities from 400 to 1600 ce. Resources for scholars, students and anyone interested in domesday book. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. This first english census, considered by some as the most remarkable administrative accomplishment of the middle ages, provides a record of english social. A 12th century survey of durham, with the original document faced by a modern english version on the opposite page.
This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It records who held the land and how it was used, and also includes information on how this had changed since the norman conquest in. John morris had begun with middlesex and huntingdonshire.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The phillimore translation the basis of this electronic edition of the text is the translation published by phillimore and edited by john morris 35 volumes, chichester, 197386, with the following modifications. Domesday book phillimore series by john robert morris. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Cambridgeshire domesday books phillimore by john morris. Edited from a draft translation prepared by janet mothersill, parallel latin text with english translation see pictures below, location maps, notes, glossary of technical terms, indexes of places and persons, 224 pp though the pagination used is that of the domesday book itself, red boards in dw, very slight spotting to closed edges of pages, otherwise in very good condition, phillimore. Morris, john, 191977 boxid ia96418 camera sony alphaa6300 control.
This was the age of the county history, with many accounts of the english shires being published at this time, and domesday book, as a property record of early date that happened to be arranged by county, was a major source for the medieval history of all the. See all books authored by john robert morris, including the age of arthur. London in the roman empire, published posthumously in 1982. Domesday book is a detailed survey and valuation of landed property in england at the end of the 11th century. History from the sources new edition by john morris, caroline thorn, frank thorn isbn. Domesday book sources for research in english genealogy. They have been fully revised and greatly enlarged for this edition by caroline and frank thorn. The domesday book, a norman document describing england in 20 years after the norman conquest of england in domesday book. John robert morris books list of books by author john. Abraham farleys edition 17731783 domesday book was an item of great interest to the antiquarian movement of the 18th century. The 6th penkhull wassail january 18th 2020 come join us for music, dance, free homemade cider wassail and soup. John morris 1 john morris 1 primary author only john morris disambiguation author division john morris is composed of at least 30 distinct authors, divided by their works.
As wikipedia says, the boldon book contains the results of a survey of the bishopric of durham that was completed on the orders of hugh du puiset, bishop of durham, in 1183, designed to assist the administration of the vast diocesan estates. Domesday book berkshire by john morris, 9780850331714, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Same day dispatch mon fri from the uk if ordered by 1pm. Domesday book 9, devon, part 2, edited by john morris, 22 x 15. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Martin penguin, 2002 domesday book seu liber censualis willelmi primi regis angliae, edited by a. It is the starting point of recorded history for the majority of english villages and towns which are organized by county. Chichester, 19741992 the english translations for the great domesday counties, together with images of the latin text, are available in searchable form on cd, known as domesday explorer, published by phillimore and co.
Due to change in royal mail collection times during uk lockdown, orders needs to be place before 11am for same day dispatch monfri. Staffordshire by john morris editor online at alibris uk. The text of domesday book, the record of the great survey of england completed in 1086 executed for william i of england, was first edited by abraham farley in the 1770s. A history of the british isles from 350 to 650 phoenix, and londinium. Monastic matrix is an ongoing collaborative effort by an international group of scholars of medieval history, religion, history of art, archaeology, religion, and other disciplines, as well as librarians and experts in computer technology. Publisher the university of hull language english identifier hull.
An english translation of the latin text for most counties was published by victoria county history during much of the 20th century. The notes are based on the original printed edition published by phillimore 1976 and edited by john morris. They have been lightly revised for this edition by caroline and frank thorn, with some additional entries. The text of domesday book, the record of the great survey of england completed in 1086.
Berkshire, edited by philip morgan phillimore, 1979. Domesday book is a statistical survey of england in 1086 a. The domesday book, our earliest public record, is a unique survey of the value and ownership of lands and resources in late 11th century england. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cambridgeshire domesday books phillimore by morris, john editor. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Warwickshire domesday books phillimore 1st edition by john morris isbn. The first facsimile edition of the manuscripts was made in a project led by the cartographer henry james in the 1860s. The record was compiled in 10861087, a mere twenty years after the norman conquest, at the order of william the conqueror. Domesday book vol 26 cheshire by john morris paperback. The first, called little domesday, covers essex, norfolk, and suffolk. We are a border morris side based in the ancient village of penkhull, north staffordshire. Domesday book phillimore series 11 primary works total works this series lists the volumes of the domesday book as divided for the phillimore editions.
A new english translation of the entire text was prepared for the phillimore. Go to the disambiguation page to edit author name combination and separation. He also instigated the publication of a new edition of the domesday book, and edited the arthurian period sources series. An invaluable source of data for local historians and students of placenames.
Northamptonshire domesday books phillimore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bedfordshire, edited by john morris phillimore, 1977 domesday book, vol. The event features a torchlit procession through the village, much fun and merriment with domesday morris and their guests including the brilliant penkhull brass, the wondrous penkhull mystery singers and our fantastic residents of penkhull. The notes are based on the original printed edition published by phillimore 1977 and edited by john morris. John morris general editor, domesday book county editions 1978. Middlesex by morris, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Domesday book herefordshire by john morris, 9780850334692, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Gloucestershire by morris, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The survey was ordered by william the conqueror at christmas 1085 and undertaken the following year. Explore the worlds largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources. A history of the british isles, 350650 phoenix giants s. The domesday book records details of a survey of land ownership and taxation that was completed in 1086 under the direction of william the conqueror. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. T he domesday book is the result of a record made at the time of william the conquerors survey of england in 1086. Domesday book vol 26 cheshire by john morris paperback, 1978.
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