1596 A Perambulation of Kent

Printed: London

Measures: 7.3" x 5.3" x 1.75"

A Perambulation of Kent:

Conteining the Description, Hystorie, and Customes of that Shyre. Written in the yeere 1570 by William Lambarde of Lincolnes Inne Gent: First Published in the Yeere 1576. And Now Increased and Altered After the Author's Owne Last Copie.

Imprinted 1596

Kent, in southeastern England, boasts a rich history, stretching from Roman times to the present day. Historically, it was a key location for invasions and migrations, becoming a kingdom in its own right during the Anglo-Saxon period. Its strategic position and fertile land have shaped its development, leading to significant milestones in religion, rebellion, and industry. Kent was initially inhabited by Celtic tribes, including the Cantiaci, who were considered one of the most civilized Celtic groups by Julius Caesar. The Romans conquered Kent in 43 AD, establishing their first fort near Rochester to guard the bridge crossing the Medway. Richborough became a major Roman supply port, and Canterbury became the administrative center. After the Romans withdrew, Germanic tribes, particularly the Jutes, settled in Kent, establishing one of the seven kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England. Kent became a major center for the spread of Christianity in England, with the arrival of St. Augustine in 597 AD. William Lambarde (1536 – 1601) was an English antiquarian, writer on legal subjects, and politician. He is particularly remembered as the author of A Perambulation of Kent (1576), the first English county.