Publisher's Synopsis
English Gilds: The Original Ordinances Of More Than One Hundred Early English Gilds (1870) is a book written by Joshua Toulmin Smith. The book is a compilation of original ordinances of over one hundred early English gilds. The gilds were organizations formed by craftsmen and merchants in medieval England to regulate their trades and protect their interests. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the social and economic history of medieval England through the lens of these gilds. It covers a wide range of topics including apprenticeship, wages, working conditions, and the relationship between masters and apprentices. The book is a valuable resource for historians, sociologists, and anyone interested in the history of medieval 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.
