A Day in 800 CE (Paperback)

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Paperback. Step Back 1,200 Years into a Single Day That Shaped Human History.What did it truly feel like to wake up on an autumn morning in the year 800 CE? While traditional history books focus strictly on famous kings and grand battles, the true story of humanity was written in the mud of European fields, the fragrant bazaars of Baghdad, and the sweltering jungle plazas of the Maya.A Day in 800 CE offers a breathtaking, global journey into the lived reality of the early medieval world. Moving beyond dry dates and royal genealogies, this immersive social history reconstructs daily life through the eyes, hands, and struggles of the ordinary people who built our world.Inside This Global Journey, You Will Discover: The Agrarian Reality: Experience the grueling dawn-to-dusk labor of European serfs, the transition to the three-field rotation system, and the brilliant underground qanats of the Middle East.The Hearth & The Feast: Contrast the gritty, single-pot pottage of Carolingian peasants with the spice-rich, sweet-and-savory banquets of the Abbasid elite.Plagues, Potions & Physicians: Step into monastic gardens, face the terror of early medieval surgery, and explore the advanced, modern hospital system (bimaristans) of Baghdad.The Sword & The Scale: Uncover the sudden terror of Viking river raids, the legal mechanics of Germanic wergild, trial by ordeal, and the strict market policing of the muhtasib.Spiritual Empires: Contrast the Benedictine monastic rhythm and bone-relic economy of Western Europe with the vibrant, integrated call to prayer in Islamic urban centers.Glories of the Great Metropolises: Walk the million-strong streets of Harun al-Rashid's Baghdad, the stone courts of Charlemagne's Aachen, and the strictly regulated grid wards of Tang Dynasty Chang'an.Twilight in Tikal: Discover the engineered raised fields, agonizing bloodletting rituals, and environmental drought that marked the tragic collapse of Classic Maya civilization.Intimate Human Connections: Explore historical courtship, marriage contracts, property rights, child labor, and the universal, deeply moving rituals of mourning and burial.A Masterclass in Global MicrohistoryRichly detailed, highly readable, and grounded in bioarchaeology and primary sources, A Day in 800 CE is a compelling tribute to human resilience. Perfect for fans of microhistory, medieval studies, world history, and social anthropology.Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to step across the centuries and experience life in 800 CE today! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titre
A Day in 800 CE (Paperback)
Auteur
Calsadilas
Éditeur
Independently Published
Année de publication
2026
État de l'article
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Paperback
Langue
anglais
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9798190861105

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