The Commune of London, and Other Studies: With a Prefatory Letter by Sir Walter Besant

In this groundbreaking work of historical scholarship, John Horace Round explores the emergence of communal institutions in medieval Europe, with a particular focus on the innovative social and political structures of 12th-century London. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, Round provides a nuanced and detailed account of the ways in which communal institutions shaped the course of European history. 'The Commune of London' is an essential resource for scholars of medieval Europe.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.