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The secret middle ages / Malcolm Jones.
LIBRA N5970 .J65 2002
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Jones, Malcolm, 1953-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Civilization, Medieval.
- Civilization, Medieval, in art.
- Folk art--Europe--History.
- Folk art.
- Art, Medieval--Europe.
- Art, Medieval.
- Punishment--Europe--History--To 1500.
- Punishment.
- History.
- Europe.
- Physical Description:
- xxvi, 374 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Stroud : Sutton, 2002.
- Summary:
- Using humble artifacts and everyday objects from the medieval period, Malcolm Jones paints a compelling picture of life as envisaged by the ordinary man or woman. The origins of many popular contemporary proverbs and sayings are revealed, suggesting that people's ideas and perceptions have changed very little over time. Offering a major reassessment of the period, it provides an evocative picture of medieval Europe.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0750926856
- OCLC:
- 59462526
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