During the turmoil of the Middle Ages, an astonishing association of North German merchants developed, which grew into a political power despite lacking state sovereignty: the Hanse. Not only does the first known documentary mention highlight the prominent position that the London branch held for the Hanse, but the portrayal of the English-Hanseatic relations, particularly the extensively compiled collection of sources, makes this book a must-read for both historically interested laypeople and researching historians; for those who wish to learn more about the skills and intentions of the merchants from the North German Hanseatic cities and their activities on English soil.