The Paston Family in the Fifteenth Century
Volume 2. Fastolf's Will
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- Author: Colin Richmond, Kean College, New Jersey
- Date Published: May 2002
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- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521520287
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The Paston family are famous for the large collection of letters and papers that bear their name. This, the second volume in Colin Richmond's individual and compelling study of the Pastons, describes the bitter disputes over Sir John Fastolf's will, which hold a wider significance for the law, English society, and the complex politics of the fifteenth century. Professor Richmond's mastery of the Paston documents illuminates many obscurities surrounding the will, while creating an insightful and sympathetic picture of this fascinating family.
Read more- Demonstrates a mastery of the complex primary sources surrounding the Pastons, and provides a sure guide through these
- Combines that with a highly original and readable style which courts controversy
- Illuminates the issues (legal, political, social) surrounding the will of Fastolf, but also gives a sympathetic picture of the family members
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'Fastolf's Will is an immensely enjoyable book: clever, witty, humane and rich in insight.' Nigel Saul, The Times Literary Supplement
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- Date Published: May 2002
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521520287
- length: 296 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 154 x 23 mm
- weight: 0.49kg
- contains: 3 maps
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. The characters reinvented
2. William Worcester, 1459–60
3. John Paston, 1461–6
4. The worst years:
1466–1469
5. Settlement and aftermath, 1470–1476
6. Money matters
Conclusion
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