This book is a treasure trove of historical documents and records relating to the city of Leicester from the early 16th century to the early 17th century. From the minutes of the town council to the records of the local guilds and fraternities, the author offers detailed insights into the politics, economics, and social structure of the town. Along the way, he also provides a rich and informative account of everyday life in Elizabethan and Jacobean England. Essential reading for anyone interested in local history or the history of Leicester in particular. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.