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The Abbey and bishopric of Ely The social history of an ecclesiastical estate from the 10th century to the early 14th century
by Miller, Edward
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0521077788
- ISBN 13
- 9780521077781
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Cambridge University Press, London, 1969. Second Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: maps. XIV, 313, [3] pages in original navy blue cloth covered boards, with a dustjacket which has been clipped at the top and bottom of the front fold over. The spine section of the dustjacket has faded and has a couple of moisture spots. The top edge of the text block is tinted pale mauve, and both it and the front edge show traces of spotting. Previous owner's details are the only marking of the book, and they are on the front end page. The book looks at the bishops, who were more than merely landlords, and also deals with their feudal as well as agricultural tenants, and with the exercise by the bishops of "public" powers. In this sense, the book tries to give a complete picture of the secular influence of the bishops, which was 1 of the dominating influences in the society eastern England. – Paraphrasing the front fold over blurb Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Dust Jacket price-clipped. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: maps. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Politics & Government; England; Medieval 10th to 15thc; Religion & Theology. ISBN: 0521077788. ISBN/EAN: 9780521077781. Inventory No: 0266890. . 9780521077781
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0266890
- Title
- The Abbey and bishopric of Ely The social history of an ecclesiastical estate from the 10th century to the early 14th century
- Author
- Miller, Edward
- Illustrator
- maps
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0521077788
- ISBN 13
- 9780521077781
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1969
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Church England eastern bishops Abbey Politics & Government; England; Medieval 10th to 15thc; Religion & Theology. maps Unbranded ISBN: 0521077788 EAN: 9780521077781 Miller, Edward The Abbey and bishopric of Ely The social history of an ecc
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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melbourne, Victoria
About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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