A Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages
Download or Read eBook A Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages PDF written by Martyn Whittock and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Martyn Whittock |
| Publisher | : Robinson |
| Total Pages | : 242 |
| Release | : 2013-02-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781472107664 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1472107667 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages by : Martyn Whittock
Book excerpt: Using wide-ranging evidence, Martyn Whittock shines a light on Britain in the Middle Ages, bringing it vividly to life in this fascinating new portrait that brings together the everyday and the extraordinary. Thus we glimpse 11th-century rural society through a conversation between a ploughman and his master. The life of Dick Whittington illuminates the rise of the urban elite. The stories of Roger 'the Raker' who drowned in his own sewage, a 'merman' imprisoned in Orford Castle and the sufferings of the Jews of Bristol reveal the extraordinary diversity of medieval society. Through these characters and events - and using the latest discoveries and research - the dynamic and engaging panorama of medieval England is revealed.
