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SYNOPSIS OF CHAPTEES. 



XTbe Biabtcentb Century. 



CHAPTER I. 



THE LASTING EFFECTS OF FEUDALISM. 



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How far feudalism was part and parcel of the Teutonic nature — 

 Instances where relics of feudalism linger on for the sake of 

 their usefulness — Traces of the old polity apparent in the 

 colonies though dissevered of their practical results — An Aus- 

 tralian landed estate — Celtic idiosyncracy and feudalism — Land 

 tenure of the Irish sept — Kempery men, the creaght and can- 

 finny — Similarities to the heriot and piirveyance in, respectively, 

 the gift of the best beast on the death of a canfinny and the 

 offering of the sorren — Changes wrought in the Irish character 

 by the introduction of feudalism — Want of sympathj^ between 

 the Irish landlords and clergy — Effects of war on both the Celtic 

 and Teutonic nature shown to be the revival of a tribal policy 

 in the one and a feudal policy in the other — The same phe- 

 nomena apparent on an examination of Scottish mediaeval his- 

 tory — Resistance of the Scottish Celts to, and adaptability of 

 the Teutonic element for, the feudal yoke — Differences and simi- 

 larities of the Scottish feudalism compared with those of tho 

 English feudalism — The conclusions to which all this evidence 

 tends to lead the student of history 1-15 



CHAPTER II. 



THE ACQUISITION OF SEIGNORIAL RIGHTS OVER MINERALS. 



Difference noticeable between mining customs amidst hilly or wooded 

 districts and those on the plains — Explanation for this offered 

 by the supposition that a tribal economy would survive longer 

 in the most inaccessible districts of the country — A short narra- 

 tive of the acquisition of seignorial rights over the lead mines 

 of Derbyshire — A survival, however, of ancient popular laws 

 and customs demonstrated — The Parliament of the lead miners, 

 with its stewards, barmasters, and jurors — Manlove's poem and 

 other early works on Derbyshire mining — The confirmation of 

 popular rights by later legislation — The Barmote Courts — De- 

 scription of th« sri'uagle between the tithe-owners and the 





