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Oxford University Press - The Elizabethan New Year's Gift Exchanges

Name: Oxford University Press - The Elizabethan New Year's Gift Exchanges
Brand: Oxford University Press
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Explore the inner workings of the late Tudor court through this detailed historical study. The Elizabethan New Year's Gift Exchanges, 1559-1603, provides a rare look into the social and economic history of Queen Elizabeth's reign. Based on twenty-four surviving vellum rolls, this work documents the exchange of gifts between the Queen and more than 1,200 participants over forty-five years. These records offer a wealth of data for historians and researchers. By examining what was given to the Queen and what she returned, readers can gain insights into Elizabethan biography, language, and the social and economic conditions of the era. The gift rolls also provide specific details regarding the costume, jewellery, and plate used during this period. This volume serves as a vital resource for scholars across many disciplines looking to study the material culture and social structures of the Elizabethan age.

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Documents twenty-four surviving gift exchanges from the forty-five years of Queen Elizabeth's reign.

Identifies more than 1,200 participants through detailed records found on vellum rolls.

Provides historical data on Elizabethan biography, language, and social and economic conditions.

Offers specific details on period costume, jewellery, and plate used in the Tudor court.

Serves as a primary resource for scholars studying the social and economic history of Great Britain.

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Brand: Oxford University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 019726526X
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Great Britain
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 07 February 2013
Listed Since: 01 February 2012

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