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The Paston Letters - Volume 1
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Notwithstanding the richness of the booty won by the capture of Fougères, the English ought to have been aware that they would have a heavy price to pay for it. The alienation of a friend in the Duke of Britanny evidently did not grieve them, although that in itself should have been a matter of some concern; for the duke, though nearly related to the French king, had studied to keep himself neutral hitherto. To his and his father’s pacific policy it was owing that the commerce of Britanny had prospered and Fougères itself become rich, while neighbouring districts were exposed to the ravages of war. But the resentment of the Duke of Britanny was not a cause of much apprehension. The effect of the outrage upon the French people wa. . . Read More
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Community Reviews
Definitely got across the tumultuous background of the time period. However, I grew tired of reading footnote after footnote trying to figure out who each person was and the significance of every place mentioned.
This is a wonderful collection of fifteenth-century family letters related to the everyday lives of the Paston family of Norfolk. Many are related to business, but my favourite is the Valentine sent by Margery Brews to John Paston III in 1477: 'RYGHT reverent and wurschypfull and my ryght welebelove
This tome is a collection of letters by and to members of the distinguished Norfolk family over a period of three generations. The tome is entrancing for the pictures they give us of life in 15th century England. Unpublished until 1787, the 1088 private letters of the Pastons of Norfolk furnish a bo
Tough read, this is a source book.
A glimpse into the lives of a 15th century gentry family via their letters. There’s tragedy, comedy, family fallings out, high politics, business, faith, war, love, and an inordinate amount about the estate of Sir John Fastolf…
An interesting insight into landed-elite family life during the Wars of Roses. The edition with modern spelling is helpful. The footnotes add intrigue and another layer of understanding to letters that initially appear superficial. Great primary source.
Recommended as part of the Future Learn course England In The Time Of Richard III. Background reading. One of the main sources for history of the period. Very informative.
A very nice view of daily life in the 15th century through the Paston family letters. Among a lot of comings and goings of the family, the compilation notably includes a description of the bridal cortege of Margaret of York in Bruges as witnessed by one of the sons, an invitation to a mourning relat
As a book, middling excitement. But as a historical source, invaluable. 3.5, possibly 4.