The Eltham Ordinances

Name: The Eltham Ordinances
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A translated and interpreted edition of the Eltham Ordinances, circa 1526, written for the Court of Henry VIII by Cardinal Wolsey, with a breakdown of salaries, expenses, menus, staff rosters and more. Intimate details of Henry VIII's life are highlighted, along with that of his Courtiers and servants, giving insight into a previously unexplored area of history. The Ordinances themselves are housed in the National Archives in England; because of their delicate condition and relative inaccessibility, this book gives students and biography lovers alike a never before seen piece of British Legislation, brought to life by a modern interpretation and analysis. A must have for Tudor History buffs!

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Publication Date: Oct 15, 2016
Language: English
ISBN: 9781365417405
Category: History
Copyright: All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors: By (author): Debra Mattingly

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Format: EPUB

Keywords

Greyhounds Henry VIII Cardinal Wolsey Tudor Eltham Ordinances Eltham Hampton Court England King Reformation 1526 Catherine of Aragon Anne Boleyn Servant Kitchen Cooking Horses Stables Herbigage

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Debra Mattingly is a retired Correctional Officer of the Province of Ontario, Canada. Most of her 25 years of service were spent working with Special Needs and high security inmates. During this time, she was immersed in the study of the law and how it relates to modern society, and the impact of governmental spending in relation to client services. In her personal time, she is a student of Medieval History at Athabasca University and enjoys membership in a vibrant living history re-enactment society. She is a mother of two, social activist and a busy member of the greyhound adoption community. She currently is the proud owner of two retired racing greyhounds, TJ and Beans. Her love of greyhounds led her to share Henry VIII’s connection to the breed and caused her to find her way to the Eltham Ordinances. She is fascinated by the minutiae of everyday life in the Tudor world and is planning on creating a second book, which will focus on a year in the life of Henry VIII, via his

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