Exeter, 1540-1640

Introduction I. The Setting: Geographical and Historical II. The Framework of Government: Legal and Political III. The Framework of Government: Fiscal IV. The Structure of Social Control 1. Economic Control 2. The Protection of the Social Order 3. The Care of the Unfortunate V. Education VI. The Community in Action 1. The Building of the Haven of Exe 2. Founding of the Merchant Adventurers Company VII. The Trade of Exeter VIII. The Reformation in Exeter IX. The Civic Community and the Royal Government X. The Civic Community; A Synthesis Appendix Bibliographical Essay Bibliography Index