| Edition |
Revised edition. |
| Description |
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
DK Eyewitness books |
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DK eyewitness books.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Middle Ages -- Medieval society -- Peasant's life -- Tied to the soil -- Running a manor -- Medieval home -- From kitchen to table -- Medieval women -- Great barons -- Royal court -- Medieval soldier -- Church -- Building a cathedral -- Art of decoration -- Holy orders -- Life in a monastery -- Written word -- Saints and pilgrims -- Islamic world -- Trade and commerce -- Life in the town -- Guild masters -- Stonemasons -- Fairs and feast days -- Medieval music -- Plays and parades -- Death and disease -- Birth of a new age -- Did you know? -- Who's who? -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index. |
| Summary |
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more. Be an eyewitness to medieval Europe-see what life was really like in the royal court, a country manor, and the bustling streets of a developing town. See which musical instruments were played. Find out about medieval arts and crafts. Discover what happened during the Inquisition. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! The Middle Ages ran from the end of the Dark Ages to the Renaissance in the 15th century. This collection of superb photographs brings vividly to life rural and town life during that era, including the life of a peasant "tied to the soil," the power of the Church, and the rise of trade guilds. Starting with a description of the feudal system that existed in much of Europe, the book features artifacts, costumes, furniture, and building to illustrate daily medieval life. Discover the hardships of life on the land, as well as the magnificent tournaments of the royal court. Learn how food was prepared and served at a great banquet. See the illuminated chronicles kept by scholarly monks, and how master craftworkers used their skills to decorate the great cathedrals. Packed with fascinating facts, Medieval Life is a unique and compelling introduction to the people and culture of the Middle Ages. |
| Subject |
Civilization, Medieval -- Juvenile literature.
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Civilization, Medieval.
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Middle Ages.
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| Added Author |
Brightling, Geoff, illustrator.
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Dann, Geoff, illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Eyewitness Medieval life |
| ISBN |
0756607051 hardcover |
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0756607043 library binding |
| Standard No. |
9780756607050 |
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