During the Tudor Age the South West was famed for the innovation and endeavor of its people. Devon sea dogs Drake, Raleigh and Hawkins sailed to World s End in their pursuit of treasure and glory, Exeter s Nicholas Hilliard produced exquisite miniature portraits of courtiers while fellow Exonian Thomas Bodley re-founded Oxford University s library, later named the Bodleian in his honor.
These men lived during the religious turmoil and political intrigue of Elizabeth I s reign a time of opportunity for the merchants and traders of Devon. Many grew rich on the fruits of overseas trade...
During the Tudor Age the South West was famed for the innovation and endeavor of its people. Devon sea dogs Drake, Raleigh and Hawkins sailed to World...
This book, based on extensive original research, argues that everyday Irish consumption underwent major changes in the 16th century. The book considers the changing nature of imported goods in relation especially to two major activities of daily living: dress and diet. It integrates quantitative data on imports with qualitative sources, including wills, archaeological and pictorial evidence, and contemporary literature and legislation. It shows that changes in Irish consumption mirrored changes occurring in England and across Europe and that they were a function of broader developments in the...
This book, based on extensive original research, argues that everyday Irish consumption underwent major changes in the 16th century. The book consider...
