The Early English Customs System

""The Early English Customs System: A Documentary Study Of The Institutional And Economic History Of The Customs From The 13th To The 16th Century"" is a comprehensive examination of the customs system in England during the Middle Ages. Written by Norman Scott Brien Gras, the book provides a detailed analysis of the institutional and economic history of the customs system from the 13th century to the 16th century.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the customs system. The first section provides an overview of the customs system and its role in the economy of medieval England. The second section examines the development of the customs system during the 13th and 14th centuries, including the establishment of the first customs houses and the introduction of new customs duties.The third section focuses on the 15th century, a period of significant change in the customs system. During this time, the customs system was reorganized and new duties were introduced to help fund the wars with France. The fourth section examines the customs system during the 16th century, including the impact of the Reformation and the growth of international trade.Throughout the book, Gras draws on a wide range of primary sources to provide a detailed and nuanced understanding of the customs system in medieval England. This includes official documents, financial records, and correspondence between customs officials and merchants.Overall, ""The Early English Customs System"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the economic and institutional history of medieval England. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of a crucial aspect of the medieval economy, and sheds light on the complex relationship between the state and the merchants who helped drive economic growth during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.