商品簡介
Jefferson presents the Warden's Account Books of one of the 12 big livery companies in the City of London from 1344 to 1520, with Modern English translation facing pages of the original Norman French, Latin, or Middle English, perhaps depending on whose day it in the office it was. To introduce them, she discusses the manuscripts, the financial accounting system, the languages used in the accounts, and the vocabulary of accounting. She also describes her editorial method and translation. Footnotes explain obscure meanings of terms, provide additional information about the people or transaction being recorded, or cite sources for further information about some facet. Appended are the rentals at the beginning of the Renter Warden's Account Book, and oaths. Perhaps many people will have read more scintillating narratives, but scholars in many fields will find this primary source invaluable. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
