The Tudor Sheriff
Download or Read eBook The Tudor Sheriff PDF written by Jonathan McGovern and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Jonathan McGovern |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 316 |
| Release | : 2022 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780192848246 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0192848240 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Tudor Sheriff by : Jonathan McGovern
Book excerpt: The first comprehensive analysis of the shrieval system, 1485-1603, showing sheriffs to be among the most important local office-holders in early modern England, responsible for executing legal process, holding local courts, making arrests, executing criminals, collecting royal revenue, holding parliamentary elections, and many other vital duties.
