Bøker av John Stow

This book is a comprehensive survey of London and its environs in the early 18th century. It includes detailed maps of the city, as well as descriptions of its history, architecture, and culture. Written by John Stow and updated by John Mottley, it is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of London.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Originally published in the 16th century, these two chronicles provide a fascinating glimpse into life in Elizabethan London. The first, 'A Survey of London, ' describes the city's buildings, institutions, and notable citizens, while the second, 'Annals of England, ' provides a detailed history of the country from ancient times to the Tudor period. Together, these works form an essential source for anyone interested in the history and culture of the era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In 'Three Fifteenth-Century Chronicles with Historical Memoranda, ' 15th-century chronicler John Stow provides firsthand accounts of the major historical events of his time. Edited by J. Gairdner, this book includes Stow's accounts of the War of the Roses, the reigns of Henry VI and Edward IV, and the downfall of Richard III. The historical memoranda provide additional context and insight into the time period, making this a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medieval England.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

John Stow was a member of the Merchant Taylors' Company, but spent most of his life accumulating manuscripts and other historical records. His great work on London, published in 1603 and reissued here in the two-volume 1908 version edited by C. L. Kingsford, is a vital source for the city's history.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

John Stow first published his "Survey of London" in 1598 during the reign of Elizabeth I. His detailed description of the city and its suburbs was an immediate success when it first appeared and has remained a popular classic of English history ever since.