Life in a medieval castle

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"Life in a Medieval Castle" is a bestseller that introduced countless readers to the everyday world of a man of the Middle Ages. Exploring the history of a castle called Chepstow on the border between England and Wales, renowned medievalists Joseph and Francis Geese create an exquisite and highly graphic portrait of daily life in the Middle Ages. Their heroes are not only the inhabitants of the castle, but also commoners from the surrounding village, in whose life the lord's castle also played a key role. In a concise, well-structured and fascinating narrative, the authors tell what lords and commoners wore, what they ate and filled their leisure time, set out codes of sexual behavior and tell about the role of honor in medieval culture, about the process of knighting and how the life behind high walls under the constant threat of external attack. Detailed and captivating like a novel, Life in a Medieval Castle is a real find for those who want to learn more about this amazing era.

Barcode: 9785389216327 SKU: 70162719 Category:
Publication language: Russian

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