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Doomsday Book
Book • 2005
The Doomsday Book, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, was a comprehensive survey of England's landholdings and population.
It provided valuable data for taxation and governance, offering a detailed snapshot of medieval English society.
The survey's meticulous record-keeping established a baseline for understanding land ownership, demographics, and economic resources.
Its impact extended far beyond its immediate purpose, shaping future administrative practices and providing historians with an invaluable source of information.
The Doomsday Book remains a significant historical artifact, illustrating the importance of accurate data collection for effective governance.
It provided valuable data for taxation and governance, offering a detailed snapshot of medieval English society.
The survey's meticulous record-keeping established a baseline for understanding land ownership, demographics, and economic resources.
Its impact extended far beyond its immediate purpose, shaping future administrative practices and providing historians with an invaluable source of information.
The Doomsday Book remains a significant historical artifact, illustrating the importance of accurate data collection for effective governance.
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