The King's Household In England Before The Norman Conquest (1904)

by Laurence Marcellus Larson

Book Overview

The King's Household in England Before the Norman Conquest is a historical book written by Laurence Marcellus Larson and published in 1904. The book provides a detailed account of the organization and structure of the royal household in England before the Norman Conquest in 1066. The author examines the roles and responsibilities of the various members of the household, including the king's chamberlain, steward, butler, and other officials. Larson also discusses the daily life of the household, including the food, clothing, and entertainment provided for the king and his retinue. The book draws on a wide range of primary sources, including charters, chronicles, and archaeological evidence, to provide a comprehensive and detailed picture of the royal household in pre-Norman England. Overall, The King's Household in England Before the Norman Conquest is an important work of historical scholarship that sheds light on a fascinating and little-known aspect of medieval English history.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: 1165594803
• ISBN13: 9781165594801
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"