The influence and development of English gilds

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hibbert, Francis Aidan, 1866-1933

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Influence and Development of English Gilds: As Illustrated by the History of the Craft Gilds of Shrewsbury" by Francis Aidan Hibbert is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the role and evolution of English guilds, primarily focusing on the craft guilds from a localized perspective, specifically that of Shrewsbury. Hibbert aims to highlight how these institutions shaped trade relations and social dynamics in the context of provincial England. At the start of the essay, Hibbert lays the groundwork for his exploration by emphasizing the significance of local sentiment and individuality in historical development, particularly in Shrewsbury, a town marked by its commercial importance due to strategic position and historical context. He proposes that the guilds in Shrewsbury will serve as a case study to understand the broader implications of guild systems in England, contrasting them with guilds from the Continent. The author also reflects on the challenges faced by these institutions during significant historical events, laying a foundation for further exploration into the specifics of merchant and craft guilds as social and regulatory bodies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-03-03