Fairs, past and present

Walford

• Publisher: Science & Technology Publishing
• Year: 2025
• Topic: Economics
• eBook ISBN:
  9782528122945
• Subtopic: Economic History
• Index: Economics

Fairs, Past and Present: A Chapter in the History of Commerce by Cornelius Walford is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution, significance, and cultural impact of fairs throughout history. Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, the book traces the origins of fairs from ancient times, examining their development in various civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, and medieval Europeans. Walford delves into the economic, social, and legal aspects of fairs, highlighting their role as centers of trade, social gathering, and entertainment. The narrative covers the rise of famous fairs such as St. Bartholomew's, Stourbridge, and Leipzig, detailing their organization, privileges, and the diverse array of goods and merchants they attracted. The book also discusses the decline of traditional fairs in the face of modern commerce and transportation, while reflecting on their enduring legacy in contemporary society. Rich in anecdotes, historical detail, and illustrations, Fairs, Past and Present offers readers an engaging and informative journey through the vibrant world of fairs, illuminating their importance in the tapestry of human history.

Table of contents

• FAIRS, PAST AND PRESENT.
• PREFACE.
• ERRATA.
• CONTENTS.
• CHAPTER I. ORIGIN OF FAIRS.
• ENGLAND CHAPTER II. ORIGIN AND LAWS—ENGLAND.
• CHAPTER III. EARLY REGULATIONS AFFECTING FAIRS—ENGLAND.
• CHAPTER IV. COURTS OF PIEPOWDER.
• CHAPTER V. LEGISLATION FOR FAIRS IN ENGLAND.
• CHAPTER VI. MODERN LEGISLATION.
• STURBRIDGE FAIR. CHAPTER VII. ORIGIN.
• CHAPTER VIII. CHRONOLOGY, THIRTEENTH TO FIFTEENTH CENTURIES—STURBRIDGE.
• CHAPTER IX. FIRST HALF OF THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY—STURBRIDGE.
• CHAPTER X. SECOND HALF OF THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY.
• CHAPTER XI. THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.
• CHAPTER XII. THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.
• CHAPTER XIII. THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.
• CHAPTER XIV. CONCLUSION.
• BARTHOLOMEW FAIR. CHAPTER XV. ORIGIN.
• CHAPTER XVI. THE TWELFTH TO THE SIXTEENTH CENTURIES.
• CHAPTER XVII. THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.
• CHAPTER XVIII. EIGHTEENTH AND NINETEENTH CENTURIES.
• CHAPTER XIX. FAIRS OF FRANCE.
• CHAPTER XX. OTHER FAIRS OF FRANCE.
• CHAPTER XXI. THE FAIRS OF PARIS.
• FAIRS OF RUSSIA. CHAPTER XXII. THE SMALLER RUSSIAN FAIRS.
• CHAPTER XXIII. NIJNI-NOVGOROD.[10]
• CHAPTER XXIV. FAIRS OF ASIATIC RUSSIA.
• INDEX.
• A SHORT LIST OF ANTIQUARIAN AND OTHER WORKS.