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The Itinerary Of John Leland In Or About The Years 1535-1543 (Volume V) Parts IX, X, And XI; With Two Appendices, A Glossary, And General Index

The Itinerary Of John Leland In Or About The Years 1535-1543 (Volume V) Parts IX, X, And XI; With Two Appendices, A Glossary, And General Index

Toulmin Smith, Lucy

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FranceGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 9354306934
ISBN13: 9789354306938
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Dec 28 2020
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.96
Height: 0.79 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Step into the vanished world of Tudor England with The Itinerary of John Leland In Or About The Years 1535-1543 (Volume V), meticulously edited by Lucy Toulmin Smith. This is no ordinary travelogue. It is a primary source, a living journal of discovery written as England's ancient landscape was being transformed by the dissolution of monasteries and the tides of religious reform. Leland's antiquarian itinerary traces the shifting contours of English county topography, recording the ruins, relics, and traditions of a nation on the brink of profound change. Every entry crackles with the immediacy of first-hand observation. You can almost feel the mud of the road and hear the bells of half-deserted abbeys. This volume, comprising Parts IX, X, and XI, with two appendices, a glossary, and a general index, is an essential research reference edition for anyone drawn to the roots of British antiquarian studies. It offers a rare, unfiltered lens into 16th century England, capturing the pulse of local history just as centuries-old institutions were crumbling and new identities were forming. For local history researchers, classic-literature collectors, and those fascinated by Tudor antiquities and ruins, Leland's journal is an unmatched guide - both intimate and panoramic, both scholarly and deeply human. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are seeking to enrich your research, deepen your understanding of Tudor England travel, or simply hold a piece of history in your hands, this edited documentary collection stands as a cultural treasure, ready to inspire new journeys into the past.

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