Poor commons and kings’ propines: food and status in later medieval Aberdeen

Assuring the supply of food and drink in the medieval Scottish town, and safeguarding the town’s reputation in relation to this, were at the heart of the burgh government’s duties. Some foods were specially associated with the poor; conversely, provision and consumption of high-status comestibles wa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gemmill, E
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Taylor and Francis 2023

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