The Fifty Earliest English Wills in the Court of Probate, London: A. D. 1387-1439 (1882)

""The Fifty Earliest English Wills In The Court Of Probate, London: A. D. 1387-1439"" is a book written by Frederick James Furnivall in 1882. The book contains a collection of fifty wills that were recorded in the Court of Probate in London between the years 1387 and 1439. These wills provide a fascinating insight into the lives and concerns of people from this period in history, as they reveal the personal possessions, bequests, and wishes of the deceased. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains an introduction by Furnivall, in which he provides historical context and background information on the wills. The second part contains the fifty wills themselves, transcribed in their original Middle English with modern English translations provided alongside. This book is a valuable resource for historians, linguists, and anyone interested in the social and cultural history of medieval England. It offers a window into the lives of ordinary people during a time of great social and political change, and sheds light on the religious, economic, and familial concerns of the period.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.