Autor: Paul Vinogradoff

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Sir Paul Vinogradoff (1854–1925) was a distinguished Russian and British medieval historian, legal scholar, and author of seminal works in the fields of medieval English history and comparative law. After receiving his education in Russia and beginning his academic career there, Vinogradoff moved to England, where his scholarship profoundly influenced Western medieval studies. His fluency in several languages allowed him to study a wide range of sources, and his erudition enabled him to contribute significantly to the understanding of the feudal system, particularly in England. One of his notable works, «Villainage in England» (1892), delves deeply into the legal and social status of serfs and villeins during the medieval period. In this book, Vinogradoff challenged the prevailing views of his time, shedding light on the complex nature of feudal relationships and the gradual transition from serfdom to personal freedom. His research presented evidence that serfdom in England was not as static and oppressive as previously thought, but rather showed signs of progression and adaptation over time. Vinogradoff»s scholarship was characterized by meticulous research, attention to primary sources, and an engaging literary style that made his work accessible to a broad readership. His contributions to the field were recognized by his election to the British Academy and his knighthood in 1917. Vinogradoff left a lasting legacy in the field of legal history, influencing generations of historians and legal scholars alike.




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Paul Vinogradoff: Common-Sense in Law
Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. In view of the …
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Paul Vinogradoff: Roman Law in Medieval Europe
Within the whole range of history there is no more momentous and puzzling problem than that connected with the fate of Roman Law after the downfall of the Roman State. How is it that a system shaped …
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Ernest Barker & F. Beck: The Cambridge Medieval History – Book IV
This process of history may be said to have entered on its effective stage in the West with Alaric’s invasion of Italy. But it had been present, as a potentiality and a menace, for many years before …
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G.L. Burr & F.G. Foakes-Jackson: The Cambridge Medieval History – Book IX
THE eighth century had hardly entered on its second half when the last of the long-haired Merovingians was thrust from the throne of the Franks, and Pepin the mayor of the palace hailed as king. The …
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Louis Halphen & Montague James: The Cambridge Medieval History – Book XIII
The alluring dream of Charles the Great has vanished; after his death no temporal prince was found capable of carrying on his work, and it fell to ruins. Nevertheless, the root idea which had inspire …
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Paul Vinogradoff: Feudalism
THE feudal organization of state and society is the dominant fact of medieval history on its institutional side quite as much as the city-state is the dominant fact of ancient history from the instit …
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Paul Vinogradoff: English Society in the Eleventh Century (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
It was the time of the “settlement of the Danes, the overthrow of the Anglo-Saxon system, and the beginnings of Norman rule.” Drawing on The Domesday Book, the great medieval historian considers the …
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Paul Vinogradoff: Villainage in England
Paul Vinogradoff’s ‘Villainage in England’ is a comprehensive study that delves into the intricate system of villainage in medieval England. Vinogradoff intricately explores the legal and social impl …
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