The Charters And Letters Patent, Granted By The Kings And Queens Of England To The Town And City Of Bristol (1812)

by Bristol (England) and Samuel Seyer

Book Overview

The Charters and Letters Patent, Granted by the Kings and Queens of England to the Town and City of Bristol is a historical book written by Samuel Seyer in 1812. The book is a comprehensive collection of the various charters and letters patent that were granted by the English monarchs to the city of Bristol, a major port city in the southwest of England.The book covers a period of over 600 years, from the reign of King Henry II in the 12th century to the reign of King George III in the 18th century. It includes important documents such as the Magna Carta, which was granted by King John in 1215, and the Charter of Edward IV, which granted the city the right to elect its own mayor.The book provides a detailed account of the history of Bristol, including its development as a major port city and its role in the slave trade. It also includes information about the various industries that were established in the city, such as the wool trade and the manufacture of glass and pottery.Overall, The Charters and Letters Patent, Granted by the Kings and Queens of England to the Town and City of Bristol is an important historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the history of one of England's most important cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165798557
• ISBN13: 9781165798551
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"