Domesday Book

A Complete Translation

Geoffrey Martin, Alecto Historical Editions

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Penguin Classics
10 February 2004

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Domesday Book has been described as 'the most valuable piece of antiquity possessed by any nation.' (David Hume) But a complete translation has never been available before at an affordable price. Penguin's edition will change that.

Compiled in a matter of months in 1086 at the behest of William the Conqueror, Domesday quickly established itself as document of immense legal importance. It was last consulted for legal precedent in 1982.

It is also the most remarkable portrait of England in thelate eleventh century.

The publication of a complete translation of Great and Little Domesday is already being eagerly anticipated by historians. There are advance quotes from Norman Davies, Michael Wood, Roy Strong and Antonia Fraser.

Text by: Alecto Historical Editions
Introduction by: Geoffrey Martin
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 61mm
Weight: 1.402kg
ISBN: 9780141439945
ISBN 10: 0141439947
Pages: 1456
Publication Date: 10 February 2004
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The Alecto translation of Domesday is the most authoritative available. The Editorial Board in charge of the translation comprises the most renowned Domesday scholars.