Life in a Medieval Village: The 21 Nutrients That Fuel Brainpower, Boost Weight Loss, and Transform Your Health

Author: Gies, Frances

Brand: Harper Perennial

Edition: Reissue

Features:

• Perennial

Binding: Paperback

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 288

Release Date: 12-07-2016

Part Number: 0062415662_used

Details: Medieval history comes alive in Joseph and Frances Gies ;s classic bestseller on life in medieval villagesThis new reissue of Life in a Medieval Village, by respected historians Joseph and Frances Gies, paints a lively, convincing portrait of rural people at work and at play in the Middle Ages. Focusing on the village of Elton, in the English East Midlands, the Gieses detail the agricultural advances that made communal living possible, explain what domestic life was like for serf and lord alike, and describe the central role of the church in maintaining social harmony. Though the main focus is on Elton, c. 1300, the Gieses supply enlightening historical context on the origin, development, and decline of the European village, itself an invention of the Middle Ages. Meticulously researched, Life in a Medieval Village is a remarkable account that illustrates the captivating world of the Middle Ages and demonstrates what it was like to live during a fascinating—and often misunderstood—era.

EAN: 9780062415660

Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches

Languages: English