Court Leet Records, A.D. 1578-1602 (1905)

Court Leet Records, A.D. 1578-1602 is a historical book written by F. J. C. Hearnshaw and first published in 1905. The book is a compilation of records from the Court Leet of the Manor of Manchester, covering the years 1578 to 1602. The Court Leet was a medieval court that was responsible for maintaining law and order in a particular area, and the records in this book provide insight into the social and economic conditions of Manchester during this period.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the Court Leet and its history, as well as an overview of the records that are included in the book. The second part contains the actual records, which are presented in their original form and are written in Middle English. The records cover a wide range of topics, including criminal cases, disputes between individuals, and the regulation of trade and commerce.Overall, Court Leet Records, A.D. 1578-1602 is a valuable resource for historians and researchers interested in the history of Manchester and the Court Leet system. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the legal and social structures of the time, and is an important primary source for understanding the lives of ordinary people in early modern England.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.