Great Landowners of Great Britain and Ireland

Discover the fascinating history of land ownership in the British Isles with Great Landowners of Great Britain and Ireland by John Bateman. Originally published in 1876 and reissued in its 1878 edition, this comprehensive work meticulously details the landowners across Great Britain and Ireland, drawing from the 1873 Return of Owners of Land, often referred to as the 'Modern Domesday Book'. Bateman, a renowned figure in land surveyance, dedicated his efforts to correcting numerous inaccuracies and documenting the religious and political affiliations of many landowners. This insightful paperback edition, published by Cambridge University Press in 2014, spans an impressive 518 pages, making it an essential read for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the intricate tapestry of land ownership in the United Kingdom. Dive into this authoritative resource and explore the legacies of those who shaped the land we know today.