Domesday Book and Beyond: Three Essays in the Early History of England by Maitland

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By Sylvia Davis Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - Media Literacy
Maitland, Frederic William, 1850-1906 Maitland, Frederic William, 1850-1906
English
"Domesday Book and Beyond: Three Essays in the Early History of England" by Frederic William Maitland is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores key themes and documents related to early English law and society, particularly focusing on the significance and implications of the Domesday Book—a comprehensive survey co...
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Book, describing its creation and its purpose as a tax record rather than a comprehensive legal document. Maitland discusses the methods used by royal commissioners to gather data regarding landholdings and the various classes of people that inhabited England during this period. He highlights the complexities of understanding the legal relationships and historical context of the land and its occupants, setting the stage for a deeper examination of feudalism and its societal ramifications in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
James Clark
3 weeks ago

Simply put, the style is confident yet approachable. This turned out to be a great decision.

Richard Moore
3 weeks ago

I was pleasantly surprised because the content encourages further exploration of the subject. I would gladly recommend this to others.

Matthew Hill
5 months ago

Without a doubt, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. I’ll be referencing this again soon.

Sarah Sanchez
1 month ago

Without a doubt, the clarity of explanations makes revisiting sections worthwhile. Thanks for making this available.

Carol Moore
1 month ago

I went into this with no expectations and the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. I learned so much from this.

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