written by Andrew Langley ; photographed by Geoff Brightling & Geoff Dann
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Rev. ed
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
DK Publishing,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2011
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
72 p. :
Other Physical Details
col. ill. ;
Dimensions
29 cm. +
Accompanying Material
1 CD-ROM (col. ; 4 3/4 in.) + 1 poster
SERIES
Series Title
DK eyewitness books
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 69) and index
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
The middle ages -- Medieval society -- A peasant's life -- Tied to the soil -- Running a manor -- A medieval home -- From kitchen to table -- Medieval women -- The great barons -- The royal court -- The medieval soldier -- The church -- Building a cathedral -- The art of decoration -- Holy orders -- Life in a monastery -- The written word -- Saints and pilgrims -- The Islamic world -- Trade and commerce -- Life in the town -- The guild masters -- The stonemasons -- Fairs and feast days -- Medieval music -- Plays and parades -- Death and disease -- The birth of a new age -- Did you know? -- Who's who? -- Find out more
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more