Frances Gies, Joseph Gies
Life in a Medieval City
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062415189
- author:
- Frances Gies, Joseph Gies
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 1.7 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Travel & Holiday, Countries & Regions, Europe, Frances Gies, Joseph Gies,Life in a Medieval City,Harper Perennial,0062415182,History: Specific Subjects,History - General History,History: World,Cities and towns, Medieval,Civilization, Medieval,History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Life in a Medieval City by Frances Gies and Joseph Gies is a fascinating account of urban life in 13th-century Troyes, France. This reissued edition provides a unique insight into the sophistication of medieval civilization, before the devastating effects of war and the Black Death ravaged Europe. In this book, acclaimed historians Frances and Joseph Gies focus on a high point of medieval society, revealing the complexities of urban life in the Middle Ages. The city's economy was thriving, with a developed textile industry, farming, and financial services, all centered around the town center where craftsmen competed for business while adhering to guild codes of conduct. Life in a Medieval City offers a glimpse into the daily lives of medieval burghers, including their homes, schools, churches, and social events. This meticulously researched book provides a fascinating window into a period often misunderstood as backward, making it an essential read for anyone interested in medieval history.
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