Peasant (Medieval Lives)
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (604 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1599201720 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 45 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is a comprehensive "cradle-to-grave" story of the life of the lowly peasant in medieval times Deb Naturally we'd all like to think we were descended from royalty, but the fact of the matter is if we are of European descent we're probably from peasant stock. The medieval period in Europe was approximately from the years 1000 to 1500. The top dogs in the feudal society, of course, were the kings, barons, knights and then there were the lowly peasants (who did all the work). The peasant was very poor and sometimes circumstance dictated whether he will be eating or dying in any one given season.This book tells all about peasant life from the peasant's first breath . Leelou Cervant said Four Stars. An informative read with great reference pictures
Each double-page spread introduces a new subject, such as land management, the manorial court, women’s work, and the possibility of a peasant gaining freedom. --Carolyn Phelan . Modern ink-and-watercolor illustrations appear alongside well-chosen, vividly reproduced medieval paintings and the occasional photo of a period artifact or site. From Booklist This informative book follows the life of a peasant on a western European manor from birth, through childhood, marriage, family life, and service to the manor, and ultimately up to death and burial. The book’s heavy, glossy pages glow with colorful scenes of peasants in action. While the layout includes many elements on each spread (introd
Traces the life of a typical peasant in medieval times from birth to death, including childhood, marriage, work, holidays, and customs. Includes primary source quotes.
Robert Hull has been a teacher for over twenty-five years. He has a special interest in creative writing, and is the author of many children's books. His book 'Multicultural Stories: Stories from West Africa' was short-listed for the Kurt Maschler Award.