Publisher's Synopsis
""Two Chapters on the Mediaeval Guilds of England"" is a book written by Edwin Robert Anderson Seligman in 1887. The book is a historical account of the medieval guilds of England, which were organizations that regulated trade and commerce in various towns and cities during the Middle Ages. Seligman's work is divided into two chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the guilds. The first chapter discusses the origins and development of the guilds, tracing their evolution from early trade associations to powerful economic and political entities. The second chapter examines the social and economic impact of the guilds on medieval England, including their influence on the growth of towns and cities, the development of trade and commerce, and the organization of labor. Seligman's book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of the medieval guilds in shaping the economic and social landscape of England during the Middle Ages, making it an important resource for anyone interested in the history of trade, commerce, and labor in medieval Europe.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.
