Historical Introductions To The Rolls Series (1902)

Historical Introductions to the Rolls Series is a book written by William Stubbs and published in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the Rolls Series, a collection of historical documents published by the British government from the 19th century onwards. The Rolls Series includes a wide range of historical documents, such as charters, letters, and chronicles, covering the period from the early Middle Ages to the 16th century. In this book, Stubbs provides a detailed overview of the contents of the Rolls Series, as well as a historical context for each document. He discusses the significance of each document and its relevance to the study of medieval history. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Rolls Series. The first section provides an overview of the Rolls Series and its history. Stubbs discusses the origins of the series and its importance in the study of medieval history. He also provides a detailed description of the contents of the series and the various types of documents included in it. The second section focuses on the Anglo-Saxon period and includes introductions to several important documents from this period, such as the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and the laws of King Alfred. Stubbs provides a historical context for each of these documents and discusses their significance in the study of Anglo-Saxon history. The third section focuses on the Norman period and includes introductions to documents such as the Domesday Book and the Pipe Rolls. Stubbs discusses the importance of these documents in the study of Norman history and provides a detailed analysis of their contents. The final section of the book focuses on the later medieval period and includes introductions to documents such as the Patent Rolls and the Close Rolls. Stubbs discusses the significance of these documents in the study of medieval history and provides a historical context for each of them. Overall, Historical Introductions to the Rolls Series is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of medieval history. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Rolls Series and its contents, as well as a detailed historical context for each document.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.