A Dictionary of Weights and Measures for the British Isles

A Dictionary of Weights and Measures for the British Isles
Author: Ronald Edward Zupko
Publisher: American Philosophical Society
Total Pages: 572
Release: 1985
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780871691682

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The complexity of medieval & modern pre-metric weights & measures (W&M) in Britain presents an obstacle to scholarly research on Western European econ. history. The problem is: the approx. dimensions of many non-standardized measuring units, used by both the Crown & the regional & local markets, varied from time to time & from place to place; & the dimensions even of standard W&M used in any period are poorly understood. This book will clarify the confusion & bring a new focus to the field of metrology & a new understanding of the units. It includes: tables for rapid identification of all ruling English, Scottish, Irish, or Welsh sovereigns; current English Imperial, Amer. Customary, & metric units; & the basic equiv. for these W&M; & A Dict. of Brit. W&M.