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Domesday Book
Domesday Book
Nov 27, 2024 6:43 AM

Author:Geoffrey Martin

Domesday Book

Domesday Book has been described as 'the most valuable piece of antiquity possessed by any nation.' (David Hume) But a complete translation has never been available before at an affordable price. Penguin's edition will change that.

Compiled in a matter of months in 1086 at the behest of William the Conqueror, Domesday quickly established itself as document of immense legal importance. It was last consulted for legal precedent in 1982. It is also the most remarkable portrait of England in thelate eleventh century.

The publication of a complete translation of Great and Little Domesday is already being eagerly anticipated by historians. There are advance quotes from Norman Davies, Michael Wood, Roy Strong and Antonia Fraser.

Reviews

A fast-paced account of Ukrainian history from the year dot until the revolution’s end…a good story

—— Economist

This book is a great guide

—— Marcus Tanner , Independent

[An] important and moving book... Ukraine has faded from the headlines. But Krushelnycky's book provides a powerful reminder of why we should care about it. It is the best guide to the subject and is likely to remain so for some time

—— Daily Telegraph

Krushelnycky vividly recreates the energy and carnival-like atmosphere of the revolution

—— Irish Times

Starkey keeps the narrative alive with a combination of sound chronology, peppery opinion and startling detail... Six Wives provides an intriguing new perspective on this key period in English history

—— Daily Telegraph

An extremely balanced book...absorbing

—— Guardian
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