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Langley, Andrew.

Medieval life / - New York : Dorling Kindersley, 2000. - 63 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. - Eyewitness books ; 65 . - Eyewitness books ; 65. .

"DK Eyewitness books"--At head of title. Includes index.

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.

An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.

ISBN: 0789460394 (trade) 9780789460394 (trade) 0789460386 (lib. bdg.) 9780789460387 (lib. bdg.)

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Subjects--Topical Terms:
Civilization, Medieval--Juvenile literature.
Civilization, Medieval.
Middle Ages.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Juvenile works.

LC Class. No.: CB351 / .L34 2000

Dewey Class. No.: 940.1