The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 1 (of 6) / New Complete Library Edition Papyras Classics

The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 1 (of 6) / New Complete Library Edition

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Contents

  1. Preface
  2. Preface
  3. The Paston Family
  4. The Duke of Suffolk
  5. Rebellion of Jack Cade
  6. The Dukes of York and Somerset
  7. Amnesty at Home—Disaster Abroad
  8. The King’s Prostration
  9. The Strife of Parties
  10. Reconciliation and Civil War
  11. Fastolf’s Lands
  12. The Beginning of Edward IV.’s Reign
  13. Troubles of John Paston
  14. John Paston’s Latter Days
  15. Sir John Paston
  16. Civil War—Public and Private
  17. Changes and Counter-changes
  18. The Paston Brothers
  19. Taxation, Private Affairs, and the French War
  20. Sir John Paston and Caister
  21. Death of Charles the Bold
  22. Conclusion of the Family History
  23. Times of Richard III. and Henry VII
  24. Social Aspect of the Times
  25. I. Will of Peter Le Neve.—See p. 3
  26. II. Julian Herberd.—See pp. 33, 34
  27. III. Parminter’s Insurrection.—See p. 75
  28. IV. Pardon to John Payn.—See p. 78
  29. V. The Duke of York at Dartford.—See p. 99
  30. VI. The Duke of York and the Council.—See p. 132
  31. VII. Defence Against the Earl of Warwick.—See p. 185
  32. VIII. William Worcester.—See p. 199.338.1
  33. IX. John Paston Claimed as the King’s ‘Nativus.’—See p. 225.339.1
  34. X. A Chronological Note

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