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The Paston family in the fifteenth century

by Colin Richmond · 1990

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The Paston family of Paston, Norfolk dating back to William (1378-1444) and his wife Agnes (d. 1479). The Pastons epitomize a class which since the later middle ages has dominated the English state, society and culture.

Social life and customsSourcesHistoryCorrespondencePaston lettersHistory and criticismLetter writingEnglish lettersPaston familyWillNorfolk (England)Social history