Book Description

A fascinating glimpse into the legal and political history of Coventry during the late medieval and early modern periods. The book includes a comprehensive record of the court leet or view of frankpledge, which dealt with matters of local governance and public order. With its detailed notes and historical commentary, this volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Coventry, medieval England, or the evolution of English law and governance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.