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Synopsis
The book ""Studies In Taxation Under John And Henry III"" by Sydney Knox Mitchell is a comprehensive study of the taxation system during the reigns of King John and King Henry III in England. The author delves into the various types of taxes levied during this period, including the scutage, tallage, and aid, and examines their impact on the economy and society of the time.Through extensive research of primary sources such as royal records and financial accounts, Mitchell provides a detailed analysis of the collection, administration, and use of taxes by the royal government. He also explores the role of the barons and other nobles in the taxation process, as well as the resistance and protests by the common people against excessive taxation.The book sheds light on the complex relationship between the monarchs and their subjects, and how the taxation system was used as a tool for maintaining royal power and financing the various wars and conflicts of the time. It offers valuable insights into the political, social, and economic history of medieval England, and is a must-read for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the evolution of taxation systems.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.