Book

The household of a Tudor nobleman

University of Illinois6 (4) • Published In 1918 • Pages: 277

By: Jones, Paul Van Brunt.

Abstract
Utilizing records of accounting and regulations, this study examines the organization and functioning of the households of Tudor nobility, generously framed with evidence from the immediately preceding late Medieval and following early Stuart periods (respectively indexed, where relevant, for History, or for Comparative Evidence and/or Sociocultural Trends). Subjects covered include family and personnel, the purveyance of food and supplies, financial management, chamber and hall service, worship and charity, miscellaneous services, and diversions.
Subjects
Diet
Housekeeping
Domestic service
Internal trade
Accounting
Labor relations
Standard of living
Status, role, and prestige
Classes
Household
culture
British (1485-1603)
Region
Europe
Sub Region
British Isles
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Historian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin; 1976
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
1469-1640
Coverage Place
England, United Kingdom
Notes
by Paul V. B. Jones
Category 357 was used for all household employees in addition to other categories where applicable. Categories 511 and 592 were used for household financial and supply management.
Published also as thesis (Ph. D.) University of Illinois.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-251)
LCCN
18018047
LCSH
Nobility--Great Britain--History--16th century
England--Social life and customs--16th century