Justice of the Peace and the Formation of County Militias in England in the End of the 16<sup>th</sup> and Beginning of the 17<sup>th</sup> Century (on the Example of Norfolk County)

The article examines the activities of justice peace English county Norfolk Nathaniel Bacon on formation militia in late 16th and early 17th centuries. Analysis his “notes”, correspondence with representatives central government other documents shows that was involved many issues armament militias. He reported regularly these matters to Privy Coun cil. In center attention collection monies from population for acquisition weapons, preparation conduct military reviews militia, certificates commands, procedure conducting inspections militias, etc. had constant contact both lordlieutenant captains sheriffs constables hundreds. One difficult tasks he solve funds various classes needs teams militia. general, magistrate managed achieve a good level provision firearms material clearly illustrates, using example separate county, some complexities nuances “military revolution” modern times England role justices this.