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A HISTORY OF COGGESHALL, IN ESSEX IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
06 / 2009
9781104593865
Inglés

Sinopsis

''A History of Coggeshall, in Essex'' is a comprehensive account of the English town of Coggeshall, written by George Frederick Beaumont and originally published in 1890. The book covers the history of the town from its earliest origins to the end of the 19th century, with a particular focus on its church, abbey, manors, and ancient houses. The first part of the book provides an overview of the town?s early history, including its Saxon origins and its role as a market town during the medieval period. The second part of the book focuses on the town?s religious history, with detailed descriptions of the local church and abbey, as well as the various religious orders that were active in the area. The third part of the book looks at the town?s social and economic history, with discussions of the local manors, the wool trade, and the various industries that flourished in Coggeshall over the centuries. The book also includes detailed descriptions of many of the town?s most notable ancient houses, including the Grange and Paycocke?s, which are still standing today. Overall, ''A History of Coggeshall, in Essex'' provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of this small English town, and is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Essex, England, or medieval Europe.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.