Publisher's Synopsis
Chapters In The Administrative History Of Mediaeval England V2: The Wardrobe, The Chamber And The Small Seals (1920) is a historical book written by Frederick Thomas Tout. The book is the second volume in a series that explores the administrative history of medieval England. This volume focuses on three important aspects of medieval administration: the wardrobe, the chamber, and the small seals. The wardrobe was a department responsible for the king's personal possessions, including his clothes, jewelry, and other valuables. The chamber was responsible for the king's personal affairs, including his household and his personal finances. The small seals were used to authenticate royal documents and were an important part of medieval bureaucracy. The book provides a detailed analysis of these three areas of medieval administration, exploring their origins, development, and significance. It also examines the role of key figures in the administration of the wardrobe, the chamber, and the small seals, including the king's chamberlain and the keeper of the wardrobe. Overall, Chapters In The Administrative History Of Mediaeval England V2: The Wardrobe, The Chamber And The Small Seals (1920) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medieval England and the development of its administrative systems. It provides a comprehensive overview of three important areas of medieval administration and sheds light on the workings of the royal court 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.
