The Great Roll Of The Pipe For The Twenty-Sixth Year Of The Reign Of King Henry III, 1241-1242 (1918)

The Great Roll of the Pipe for the Twenty-Sixth Year of the Reign of King Henry III, 1241-1242 is a historical document compiled by Henry Lewin Cannon and published in 1918. The book contains a detailed account of the financial records of the English government during the 26th year of King Henry III's reign, covering the period from Michaelmas 1241 to Michaelmas 1242. The roll is a record of all the money collected by the Exchequer, including taxes, fines, and other sources of revenue. The book provides a fascinating insight into the economic and political history of medieval England, and is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the period. The roll is written in Latin, but Cannon has provided a translation of the text into English, making it accessible to a wider audience. The book also includes an introduction and notes by Cannon, providing context and analysis of the roll. Overall, The Great Roll of the Pipe for the Twenty-Sixth Year of the Reign of King Henry III, 1241-1242 is an important work of historical scholarship that sheds light on the workings of the English government in the Middle Ages.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. Read more