""The Royal Charters and Letters Patent: Granted to the Burgesses of Stafford, 1206-1828"" is a historical book written by John W. Bradley in 1897. The book focuses on the various charters and letters patent that were granted to the burgesses of Stafford, a town in England, over a period of more than six centuries. These documents were issued by various monarchs, including King John, Henry III, Edward I, and George IV, and they granted the burgesses various rights and privileges, such as the right to hold markets and fairs, ...
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""The Royal Charters and Letters Patent: Granted to the Burgesses of Stafford, 1206-1828"" is a historical book written by John W. Bradley in 1897. The book focuses on the various charters and letters patent that were granted to the burgesses of Stafford, a town in England, over a period of more than six centuries. These documents were issued by various monarchs, including King John, Henry III, Edward I, and George IV, and they granted the burgesses various rights and privileges, such as the right to hold markets and fairs, the right to elect their own officials, and the right to govern themselves. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the town's history. The author provides a detailed analysis of each charter and letter patent, explaining its significance and impact on the town and its people. He also includes historical background information and contextualizes each document within the broader political and social landscape of the time. Overall, ""The Royal Charters and Letters Patent"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Stafford or the development of English law and governance. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the town's inhabitants over the centuries and sheds light on the complex relationship between the monarchy and its subjects.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.
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