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Book SynopsisEdition of a major, previously unpublished, source for the history of England's medieval parliament.In the Middle Ages clergy of all ranks, from archbishops to parochial clergy, sent proctors to parliament, whether as representatives of constituency groups - diocesan clergy and cathedral chapters - or substitutes for those expected to attend in person. The National Archives series SC 10 contains 2,520 surviving letters of appointments by these parliamentarians, both groups and, more especially, individuals, cathedral deans, archdeacons, and many bishops;especially valuable are the letters sent by bishops whose registers have not survived, as in the case of Chichester and of the Welsh dioceses. Most numerous of all are the letters of parliamentary abbots. This second of twovolumes presents the first printed edition of the documents, opening up a level of political activity and interaction which has hitherto been unexplored. It covers the years from the accession of Richard II until the end of the series under Henry VIII; it also includes an analysis of the proctors, and the indices to both volumes. PHIL BRADFORD gained his PhD in medieval history from the University of York and is currently Vicar of St Michael's,Worcester; ALISON K. MCHARDY was formerly Reader in Medieval English History at the University of Nottingham. She has published extensively on the relations between crown and church in late-medieval England, and on the politics of Richard II's reign.
Trade ReviewAn important resource. [It] will undoubtedly become an essential tool for students of both ecclesiastical and parliamentary history. * THE RICARDIAN *
An impressive undertaking. * PARLIAMENTARY HISTORY *
The Canterbury and York Society, are to be commended for bringing an impressive scholarly contribution to the history of the medieval English parliament to publication. This edition should deservedly serve as a key resource for anyone working on medieval parliament and parliamentary representation, bringing these `forgotten men' back into the picture. * PARLIAMENTS, ESTATES & REPRESENTATION *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Editorial Practice Calendar Appendix 1: SC 10 appointments by secular peers Appendix 2: Appointments in the Journals of the House of Lords, 1510-39 Appendix 3: Proxy appointments for February 1536 in the British Library Appendix 4: Appointments of proctors in episcopal registers Appendix 5: York Minster Library Ms 22 Appendix 6: Proctors of Peterborough Abbey Appendix 7: Biographical details for proctors
