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A carregar... Life in a Medieval City (edição 1981)por Joseph Gies, Frances Gies
Pormenores da obraLife in a Medieval City por Joseph Gies (Author)
   World History (101) Ainda não há conversas na Discussão sobre este livro. The author uses the city of Troyes as it existed in 1250 AD as the exemplar, and tackles the major institutions and occupations in separate (but connected) chapters. Though this would be useful in a history course, it is not written in a dry, academic style; instead, her style is easy to read, interesting, and flows well. The topics are well researched and referenced for those wishing to delve deeper into a subject. (  ) aodha | Dec 28, 2020 |  944.3  OakGrove-KFA | Mar 29, 2020 | 909 OakGrove-KFA | Mar 28, 2020 | just read parts of Baku-X | Jan 10, 2017 | Using Troyes, a 13th century French town boasting two annual fairs, numerous aspects of medieval life across the classes are discussed highlighting the advances that separate "current" Troyes from the Dark Ages: the burgeoning of business and all of the legal and monetary advances this entails, manufacturing and construction processes, the formation/solidification of town governments, and daily life and its major moments (weddings, childbirth, funerals). Not unlucky to be born now. "Most of the masonry work consists of old, long-practiced technique. The Romans maneuvered bigger blocks into position than any that medieval masons tackle. On the Pont du Gard there are stones eleven feet in length. But medieval masons are steadily improving their ability to handle large masses of stone. The Romans habitually built without mortar, dressing their stones accurately enough so that walls and arches stood simply by their own weight." Aaaaand now I need an overview of the Roman Empire. ( ) dandelionroots | Apr 27, 2015 | sem críticas | adicionar uma crítica
"Some particular books I found useful for A Game of Thrones and its sequels deserve mention... Life in a Medieval Castle and Life in a Medieval City, both by Joseph and Frances Gies." --George R.R. Martin, author of the series A Song of Ice and Fire Medieval history comes alive in Frances and Joseph Gies's Life in a Medieval City, used as a research resource by George R. R. Martin in creating the world of Game of Thrones. Reissued for the first time in decades, Life in a Medieval City is the classic account of the year 1250 in the city of Troyes, in modern-day France. Acclaimed historians Frances and Joseph Gies focus on a high point of medieval civilization--before war and the Black Death ravaged Europe--providing a fascinating window into the sophistication of a period we too often dismiss as backward. Urban life in the Middle Ages revolved around the home, often a mixed-use dwelling for burghers with a store or workshop on the ground floor and living quarters upstairs. A developed economy, focusing on textiles, farming, and financial services, could be found in the town center, where craftsmen competed for business while adhering to the guilds' codes of conduct. There were schools for the children, though only boys could attend and the lessons were taught in Latin by a priest. The church was a hub of both religious and civic life; services were lively and filled with song, and baptisms and other special occasions brought neighbors together to celebrate. The weddings of wealthier townsfolk were lavish affairs full of song and dance and drinking that could sometimes last for weeks. "An excellently written account of what is known of the life of medieval burghers."--Library Journal Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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