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Exploring the Gaps in Medieval Historical Records
This chapter examines the limitations of medieval English documentation, focusing on the pipe rolls of 1130 and their insights into bureaucratic practices. It highlights the challenges in reconstructing histories, particularly for marginalized groups, and the longing for lost literary works from earlier times.
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