The Pastons and Their England (Classic Reprint): Studies in an Age of Transition - Couverture souple

Bennett, Henry Stanley

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333606478 ISBN 13 : 9781333606473

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The compelling text in this book reveals the nitty-gritty details of life in 15th century England through the lens of the Paston family. Recognized for its depth of historic context and the many voices it incorporates, the author illustrates the ways of life during this century. Not only will readers learn how this one family rose from obscurity but also how they navigated life amidst the tumultuous culture of the era. The Pastons' letters and other writings offer a unique perspective on the challenges of daily life, from the high stakes game of property ownership to the quest for patronage and the endless lawsuits that were a part of life. This book is not only an exceptional historical study but also a thoroughly riveting read.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The Paston letters have long exercised a tremendous fascination for their capacity to recreate in vivid detail the lives of an ordinary well-to-do fifteenth-century family. H. S. Bennett's classic study recreates beautifully their historical context and offers the additional perspectives provided by the letters of their correspondents: bishops and serving men, prisoners and dukes, priests and ribald companions. Among the intriguing areas of late medieval life which are explored are marriage, women's lives, education, travelling, the law and lawlessness, the clergy and the changing face of the English countryside. This account of the Pastons' England reveals an age of historical transition as it was played out in the daily challenges of individual lives.

Revue de presse

'... a book of real value, and of engrossing interest to the reader who has the faintest spark of historical imagination'. The Daily Telegraph

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333606478
• ISBN 13: 9781333606473
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 321
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