Introduction to the Study of the Pipe Rolls (1884)

Introduction To The Study Of The Pipe Rolls is a book written by the Pipe Roll Society and published in 1884. The book provides an in-depth introduction to the study of the Pipe Rolls, which are a collection of financial records from medieval England. These records were created by the Exchequer, the financial department of the English government, and document the revenues and expenditures of the Crown.The book provides a detailed overview of the history and significance of the Pipe Rolls, as well as the administrative and financial systems that they document. It also includes a discussion of the various types of Pipe Rolls that exist, such as the Great Rolls and the Memoranda Rolls, and provides guidance on how to read and interpret these records.In addition to its historical and scholarly value, Introduction To The Study Of The Pipe Rolls is also a useful resource for genealogists and local historians, as it provides information about the individuals and places mentioned in the records. The book includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography of related works, making it a comprehensive guide to the study of the Pipe Rolls.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.