"The Household and Wardrobe Accounts are English records that document the daily needs of the king and his family. This book serves as a guide to these sources, showing how they can be used and what valuable insights they offer into medieval government."
"This book focuses on the accounts of the long thirteenth century from the reign of King John (1199-1216) until the death of Edward I in 1307. It was decided to focus on the household and wardrobe accounts of this century - rather than the medieval corpus in its entirety - because of the changes in practices, departments and roles that took place."
"This is an excellent introduction to an important set of royal records, and it will be a useful resource for those studying English administration in the thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries."
This book examines English Household and Wardrobe Accounts spanning from King John's reign (1199-1216) through Edward I's death in 1307. These records document the daily requirements of the king and royal family, serving as valuable sources for understanding medieval government operations. The focus on the long thirteenth century reflects significant changes in administrative practices, departments, and roles during this period. The work functions as an introductory guide for historians, explaining what these accounts contain and how to utilize them effectively. Two case studies examine records associated with Queens Eleanor of Provence and Margaret of France, including Eleanor's ring account and Margaret's household diet account from 1307, demonstrating the diverse information these sources provide about royal life and administration.
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