The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 3 (of 6) : New Complete Library Edition

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gairdner, James, 1828-1912

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 3 (of 6)" by James Gairdner is a historical collection of correspondences written in the 15th century. This compilation reveals the intricate dynamics of the Paston family and their interactions with prominent figures of the time, set against the backdrop of the turbulent sociopolitical climate in England. The letters provide insights into personal affairs, legal disputes, and the wider social context, making them an invaluable resource for understanding the era. At the start of the volume, the opening letters are primarily addressed between William Paston and John Paston, discussing various personal and political matters, including family health issues and the arrangement of marriages. The letters highlight everyday concerns amidst the overarching political instability of the period, such as pestilence and the implications of social standing. Additionally, correspondences from other figures like Sir John Fastolf flow into the narrative, emphasizing alliances and showing the familial bonds between the Pastons and the nobility. This volume sets the stage for complex interactions and the ongoing chronicle of the Paston legacy across the tumultuous landscape of 15th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Louise Hope, Chris Curnow, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://archive.org/details/toronto)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paston_Letters

Release date is 2012-10-11