Dialogus de Scaccario, and Constitutio Domus Regis: The Dialogue of the Exchequer, and the Disposition of the King's Household

This new edition contains the texts and translations of two key documents in medieval English history. The Dialogus de Scaccario , or Dialogue of the Exchequer , written by Richard fitzNigel - an insider at the court of Henry II (1154-89), has long formed the basis of historical knowledge of royal finance in the later twelfth century. It focuses on the annual audit of the sheriffs' accounts that led to the writing of the documents known as the pipe rolls. The Dialogus details the personnel and procedures of revenue collection at a time of critical importance for English government, administration, law, and economic development. It is a practical handbook rather than a theoretical treatise, and it occupies a unique place in English history. The Constitutio Domus Regis , dating from the reign of Henry I (1100-35), is the first document to describe the payments made to that group of men (and one woman) whose duty it was to look after the king's bodily needs. Kings have always been surrounded by such people, but it is not until the early years of the twelfth century that we can begin to see these people in any detail. The Constitutio is an enigmatic text and has been largely misunderstood by those who have used it before now. This edition is the first to collate all the relevant manuscripts fully. The two documents are accompanied by new readable translations, full introductions, and detailed notes, making them accessible and comprehensible twelfth-century English texts. Together, they provide a window into the workings and personnel of medieval English government. The Dialogus De Scaccario, Or Dialogue Of The Exchequer, Written By Richard Fitznigel - An Insider At The Court Of Henry Ii (1154-89), Has Long Formed The Basis Of Historical Knowledge Of Royal Finance In The Later Twelfth Century. It Focuses On The Annual Audit Of The Sheriffs' Accounts That Led To The Writing Of The Documents Known As The Pipe Rolls. The Dialogus Details The Personnel And Procedures Of Revenue Collection At A Time Of Critical Importance For English Government, Administration, Law, And Economic Development. It Is A Practical Handbook Rather Than A Theoretical Treatise, And It Occupies A Unique Place In English History. The Constitutio Domus Regis, Dating From The Reign Of Henry I (1100-35), Is The First Document To Describe The Payments Made To That Group Of Men (and One Woman) Whose Duty It Was To Look After The King's Bodily Needs. Introduction To The Dialogvs De Scaccario. Authorship ; The Date Of The Text ; The Work Of The Exchequer ; Development Of The Exchequer ; The Manuscripts ; Previous Editions ; The Establishment Of The Text ; Editorial Practice -- Introduction To The Constitvtio Domvs Regis. Background ; The History Of The Royal Domus ; Approaches To The Constitutio ; The Royal Household ; The Manuscripts ; The Manuscripts : A Visual Inspection ; The Language Of The Text ; Previous Editions ; Editorial Practice -- Sigla -- Dialogvs De Scaccario. Prologue ; Book I ; Book Ii -- Constitvtio Domvs Regis. Richard Fitznigel ; Edited And Translated By Emilie Amt. Constitutio Domus Regis : Disposition Of The King's Household ; Edited And Translated By S. D. Church. Translated From The Latin. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [221] - 228) And Index. Translated From The Latin. This edition is the first to collate all relevant manuscripts fully. The two documents are accompanied by new translations, introductions, and notes, making them accessible and comprehensible 12th century English texts. They provide a window into the workings and personnel of medieval English government