
By: Elizabeth Hughes, Philippa White
Title: The Hampshire Hearth Tax Assessment, 1665, with the Southampton Assessments for 1662 and 1670 Editors: Elizabeth Hughes and Philippa White Publisher: Hampshire Record Office (1991) Format: Hardcover
The book is a historical document that compiles the Hearth Tax assessments for Hampshire and Southampton in 1665, along with earlier assessments for 1662 and 1670. It provides a detailed record of households and their taxable hearths, offering insights into the socio-economic structure of the time. The document is edited by Elizabeth Hughes and Philippa White, who have compiled the data from various historical sources, including the Hampshire Record Office.
While there is no specific critical reception available for this book, it is clear that it serves as a valuable historical resource for scholars and researchers interested in the socio-economic history of 17th-century England. The detailed records and historical context provided make it a significant contribution to the field of historical taxation and local history.
This book offers a comprehensive historical record of the Hearth Tax assessments, providing valuable insights into the taxation system and socio-economic conditions of 17th-century Hampshire and Southampton.