Medieval life /

An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Langley, Andrew (Author)
Group Author: Brightling, Geoff (Photographer); Dann, Geoff (Photographer)
Published: Dorling Kindersley,
Publisher Address: London :
Publication Dates: 2011.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: Revised edition.
Series: DK eyewitness books.
Subjects:
Summary: An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
Item Description: Includes index.
Carrier Form: 72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. + 1 wallchart.
ISBN: 9781405345453
1405345454
9780756673161
075667316X
9780756682828
0756682827
Index Number: CB351
CLC: K13-49
Call Number: K13-49/L283/rev. ed.
Contents: The middle ages -- Medieval society -- A peasant's life -- Tied to the soil -- Running a manor -- A medieval home -- From kitchen to table -- Medieval women -- The great barons -- The royal court -- The medieval soldier -- The church -- Building a cathedral -- The art of decoration -- Holy orders -- Life in a monastery -- The written word -- Saints and pilgrims -- The Islamic world -- Trade and commerce -- Life in the town -- The guild masters -- The stonemasons -- Fairs and feast days -- Medieval music -- Plays and parades -- Death and disease -- The birth of a new age -- Did you know? -- Who's who? -- Find out more.