William Dugdale, Historian, 1605-1686: His Life, his Writings and His County (Hardback)

Professor Ann L Hughes (author of contributions), Caroline Archer-Parré (author of contributions), Professor Catherine Richardson (author of contributions,editor), Christopher Dyer (author of contributions,editor), Geoffrey Tyack (author of contributions), Graham Parry (author of contributions), Jan Broadway (author of contributions), Nat Alcock (author of contributions), Professor Peter Borsay (author of contributions), Richard P Cust (author of contributions), Steve Hindle (author of contributions), Vivienne Larminie (author of contributions)

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Hardback 264 Pages
Published: 21/02/2009

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Synopsis

New survey of the work and influence of William Dugdale, the seventeenth-century historian and antiquarian.

William Dugdale (1605-86) was a leading antiquarian, well-known among historians of the period. His Antiquities of Warwickshire is regarded as a pioneering work. Here, leading authorities consider how Dugdale set about hiswork as an antiquary/local historian, and how he interacted with the society and political life of this county at a troubled time.The book also examines Warwickshire life in his day.

CHRISTOPHER DYER, CBE is Professor of Regional and Local History at the University of Leicester; CATHERINE RICHARDSON is Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of Kent.

Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN: 9781843834434
Number of pages: 264
Weight: 1 g
Dimensions: 234 x 156 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

[An] enjoyable and delightfully illustrated book. [...] This is an interesting collection, and will be indispensable for students of both Dugdale and his county. - ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW

[An] impressive collection of essays. - THE LOCAL HISTORIAN

A splendid collection of twelve essays on Dugdale's life and writings, set in the context of his county of Warwick. [...] This well-directed and invaluable volume is drawn together by C.C. Dyer's introduction and conclusion. - NORTHERN HISTORY