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MONMOUTH THE MAKING OF A COUNTY TOWN

by Keith Kissack

Published by Phillimore. 1st. 1975

Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. The growth of Monmouth from the end of the middle ages to the end of the 19th century with particular reference to its influence on the whole county, as a centre of political and cultural life. B/w photos. Red boards, gilt title to spine.

Spine and corners slightly bumped. Dustwrapper is price-cut.

ISBN: 0850332095
Stock no. 1327852

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Contents

  • Introduction: The Medieval Foundations
  • I. The Sixteenth Century
  • 1. The Closure of the Priory
  • 2. The County
  • 3. The Town
  • 4. Power
  • II. The Seventeenth Century
  • 1. The Borough
  • 2. The Free School
  • 3. Recusancy
  • 4. The Civil War
  • 5. The Commonwealth
  • 5. The Later Stuarts
  • III. Authority: The Duke, the Common Council and the Burgesses
  • IV. Religion
  • 1. The Churches
  • 2. The Clergy
  • 3. The Congregation
  • 4. Dissent
  • 5. The Roman Catholics
  • V. Education
  • 1. The charity Schools
  • 2. The Private Schools
  • 3. The Church Schools
  • 4. Monmouth School
  • VI. Poverty and Health
  • 1. The Overseers' Accounts
  • 2. The Workhouse
  • 3. Nineteenth-century Poverty
  • 4. Doctors and Dentists
  • 5. Sanitation
  • VII. Law and Order
  • 1. The Borough Prisoners
  • 2. The County Gail
  • 3. The Police
  • 43. The Fire Brigade
  • 4. The Pound
  • VIII. Leisure and Pleasure
  • 1. Liquor
  • 2. The Races
  • 3. Pleasure Gardens
  • 4. The Wye Tour
  • 4. The Theatres
  • 5. Music and Other Entertainments
  • IX. Prosperity
  • 1. Agriculture and the Market
  • 2. Communications-Road and Rail
  • 3. Communications-Water
  • 4. Industry
  • 4. Buildings
  • 5. Amenities
  • Notes
  • Index

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