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

Authors

Robert A. Wood

Files

Document Type

Edition and/or Translation

Description

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.

Publication Date

4-1-2023

Publisher

Medieval Institute Publications

City

Kalamazoo

ISBN

9781580445313

Keywords

wills, testaments, medieval England

Disciplines

Legal | Medieval History | Medieval Studies | Social History

Comments

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Additional formats available:

Softcover: 9781580445290

Hardback: 9781580445306

Citation for Published Book

Wood, Robert A., ed. Wills and Testaments in Medieval England from the Thirteenth to the Sixteenth Century. Kalamazoo, MI: Medieval Institute Publications, 2023.