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The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 3 (of 6) New Complete Library Edition
"The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 3 (of 6)" edited by James Gairdner is a collection of correspondence published in 1904. This volume spans the tumultuous reigns of Edward IV and Henry VII, documenting the intimate communications of Norfolk's Paston family during England's Wars of the Roses and early Tudor period. These authentic letters, once lost and dramatically rediscovered, offer unfiltered glimpses into medieval English life, politics, and family affairs while capturing the English language during its remarkable transformation from Middle to Early Modern English.
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The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 6 (of 6), Part 1 (Letters, Chronological Table) New Complete Library Edition
"The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 6 (of 6), Part 1" is a collection of correspondence written between 1422 and 1509. This remarkable archive preserves the voices of the Paston family, Norfolk gentry navigating England's tumultuous Wars of the Roses and early Tudor period. These intimate letters reveal daily struggles, political intrigues, and personal dramas spanning nearly a century. Written during the Great Vowel Shift, they capture English itself transforming from medieval to modern forms. Once lost and doubted as forgeries, their dramatic rediscovery vindicated their authenticity and historical importance.
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The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 1 (of 6) New Complete Library Edition
"The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 1 (of 6)" edited by James Gairdner is a collection of correspondence published in 1904. These letters between members of the Norfolk Paston family and their associates offer an intimate window into English life during the Wars of the Roses and early Tudor period. Written during the Great Vowel Shift, they document the transformation from Late Middle English to Early Modern English. The collection's dramatic history includes mysteriously vanished manuscripts and their gradual rediscovery across England, vindicating their authenticity after scholarly doubt.
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The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 5 (of 6) New Complete Library Edition
"The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 5 (of 6)" by James Gairdner is a collection of correspondence edited and published in 1904. This volume presents letters exchanged between members of the Norfolk Paston family and their associates during the Wars of the Roses and early Tudor period. The collection offers intimate glimpses into English gentry life, political intrigue, and family affairs across nearly a century of tumult. These documents also capture the English language mid-transformation, preserving the transition from Middle to Early Modern English during the Great Vowel Shift.
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Caxton's Book of Curtesye
"Caxton's Book of Curtesye" by Frederick James Furnivall is a historical treatise likely written during the late 15th century. This work serves as a guide for young individuals, particularly children, on proper behavior and social etiquette in a refined society, emphasizing the importance of virtue over vice as they grow and learn. The opening of "Caxton's Book of Curtesye" presents a thoughtful introduction aimed at a young audience named "Lytle Johan," who is encouraged to develop virtuous habits from an early age. The text elaborates on foundational principles of conduct, suggesting a variety of manners, including how to present oneself, engage politely in conversation, and observe cleanliness. The piece establishes a framework of expectations for social interactions, emphasizing the importance of humility, respect, and attentiveness, while warning against bad habits and negative behaviors. Overall, it sets the tone for a comprehensive moral instruction, addressing both spiritual and practical aspects of upbringing.
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The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 2 (of 6) New Complete Library Edition
"The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 2 (of 6)" edited by James Gairdner is a collection of correspondence published in 1904. This volume captures letters exchanged among the Paston family and their associates during England's turbulent Wars of the Roses and early Tudor period. These authentic documents, once lost and questioned, provide intimate glimpses into fifteenth-century English gentry life, politics, and language evolution. Gairdner's scholarly edition presents previously unpublished letters with detailed notes, offering historians and linguists an invaluable primary source from a transformative era in English history.
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The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 4 (of 6) New Complete Library Edition
"The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 4 (of 6)" by James Gairdner is a historical collection edited in 1904. This volume presents authentic correspondence between members of Norfolk's Paston family and their associates during the tumultuous Wars of the Roses and early Tudor period. These letters offer intimate glimpses into medieval English life, revealing family struggles, political intrigue, and social dynamics. The collection also captures language in transition, documenting the shift from Late Middle English to Early Modern English during the Great Vowel Shift, making it invaluable to both historians and linguists.
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The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 6 (of 6), Part 2 (Index) New Complete Library Edition
"The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 6 (of 6), Part 2 (Index) by Gairdner" is an index volume published in 1904. This final part of Gairdner's six-volume edition provides comprehensive reference materials for over 1,000 letters exchanged by the Paston family during England's Wars of the Roses and early Tudor period. The index serves as an essential navigation tool for this landmark historical collection, enabling researchers to explore correspondence that illuminates medieval English life and documents the evolution of the English language itself.
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