Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
14.02.2026
Verlag
British Library, Historical Print EditionsSeitenzahl
242
Maße (L/B/H)
23,4/15,6/1,3 cm
Gewicht
345 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-02-583204-3
"Medieval People" is a pioneering work of social history that brings the Middle Ages to life through the reconstructed lives of ordinary individuals. Rather than focusing on kings and battles, Eileen Power explores the daily existence, motivations, and social structures of the period by examining a diverse cast of characters. From the Frankish peasant Bodo working his fields to the globetrotting adventures of Marco Polo, and from the refined world of the prioress Madame Eglentyne to the industrious lives of clothiers and merchants, this book offers a vivid tapestry of medieval society.
By blending meticulous scholarship with an engaging narrative style, Power provides insight into the economic and cultural forces that shaped the lives of men and women across several centuries. The work serves as a vital bridge between formal history and the lived experience of the past, making it an essential read for those interested in the human side of history. Through these detailed portraits, "Medieval People" remains a classic study of how different social classes interacted and thrived within the complex framework of the medieval world.
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