Wills and Testaments in Medieval England from the Thirteenth to the Sixteenth Century

edited by Robert A. Wood

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Extent: 122 pages

Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications

Subjects: Medieval Studies

Series: TEAMS Documents of Practice Series

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(March 2023)

ISBN: 9781580445306

Price: $69.00

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PDF (Published)

(March 2023)

ISBN: 9781580445313

Price: $28.00

This volume explores the will-making process in late medieval England for all levels of society. Wills are some of the most studied records of the late Middle Ages and capture the evidence of what people owned and the patterns of family relationships. These documents, compiled from several archives and city records, cast a light on many aspects of medieval life, including gender distinctions and the heavy influence of the church. Included are wills from widows, tradespeople and artisans, clergy, and high-ranking wealthy people, and through these sources he shows how wills, inventories, and testaments prepared people and their souls for the afterlife.

  • Edited by Robert A. Wood