Life in a Medieval City - Couverture souple

Benson, Edwin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1600960642 ISBN 13 : 9781600960642

Editeur : Waking Lion Press, 2008

Synopsis

A look at life in the Middle Ages.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1920 and long out of print, this short but comprehensive overview of the various facets of 15th century life is deservedly available once more. Edwin Benson divided his work into five chapters: important historical factors, appearance of the town, civic and national life, business life, religious life, and education and entertainment. Each chapter is subdivided further into topics that include a description of streets and diverse buildings, York's status as a royal city, the function of guilds and the rise of the merchant middle class, food and clothing, pageants and holidays, and the treatment of lepers. The organization of the book makes it an interesting and accessible reference. Recommended for general readers interested in the late middle ages, or as an introduction to the study of medieval York.

Biographie de l'auteur

Edwin James Benson (October 23, 1931 – December 9, 2016, Ma-doke-wa-des-she, modern Mandan orthography: Wéroke Wáatashe, Iron Bison) was an educator and the last native speaker of the Mandan language. He was born in Elbow Woods, North Dakota, on the Fort Berthold Reservation in McLean County, North Dakota. When the Garrison Dam was built, Benson and his family were relocated to Twin Buttes, North Dakota. He taught Mandan at Twin Buttes Elementary School, and was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of North Dakota in 2009. He was involved in efforts to teach the basics of Mandan to youth.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Waking Lion Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1600960642
• ISBN 13: 9781600960642
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 68
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible