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	Daily Life in Chaucer's England (The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series) by Jeffrey L. Singman, Will McLean
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Product Details Binding Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number 942.037 EAN 9780313293757 ISBN 0313293759 Manufacturer Greenwood Press Number Of Items 1 Number Of Pages 272 Publication Date October 30, 1995 Publisher Greenwood Press Product Description The medieval world comes alive in this indispensable 'hands-on' resource to life as it was actually lived--with authentic recipes, clothing patterns, songs, dances, and games. The first book on medieval England to arise out of the 'living history' movement, it recreates the daily life of ordinary people, not just the aristocracy, by combining a hands-on approach with the best of current research. The how-to sections are all based on original sources and much of the material is made available here for the first time. The most basic facts of life are systematically covered in a readily accessible format organized for easy reference. Clearly illustrated with over 125 drawings, patterns, and diagrams, plus sheet music, it provides a treasure trove of information for classroom and library use and for those interested in recreating aspects of medieval life. The work is organized into sections on 'Chaucer's World' (social, religious, and economic aspects of life), 'The Course of Life' (birth, childhood, and adolescence, education, marriage, and old age), 'The Cycles of Time' (which concludes with a calendar of the medieval year describing the festivals and events of each month), 'The Living Environment' (including houses, villages, towns, and travel), 'Clothing and Accessories' (including instruction for making complete medieval male and female outfits and braiding authentic medieval lace), 'Arms and Armor' (which describes medieval armor from the point of view of the wearer), 'Food and Drink' (featuring a selection of recipes), and 'Entertainments' (songs with sheet music and instructions for authentic games and dances of the period). A chronology of medieval England, a glossary, appendixes with information and ideas on organizing a medieval event, and suggestions for further reading complete the work. This is an indispensable resource for classroom and school and public libraries because it gives readers a true understanding of what it would actually be like to live in 14th-century England. “...an incredible amount of detail about daily life..., such as popular songs and patterns for clothing. ..Black and white diagrams and drawings are clear and informative... Singman's books will be a welcome addition for anyone looking for in-depth material on English life of the past.”–School Library Journal “...plenty of relevant historical and cultural background...Daily Life in Chaucer's England is a celebration of things midieval.This book would appeal to any educator...interested in making the middle ages come to life. This book should help well intentioned devotees of all midieval past avoid the pitfalls of 'creative anarchronisms'”–Catholic Library World “...provides a useful overview of day-to-day life in a particular period of the past in a similar sequence of chapters. Following a brief history of the era, an overview chapter discusses the social structure, governmental organization, religious establishment, and economy of the period. Subsequent chapters outline the cycle of life, from birth to death, and the cycles of time, moving through the day, week and year as experienced by the people of that era. A final series of chapters discuss food, clothing, and entertainment. The strength of these books is their detailed portrayal of the life of earlier times and the opportunities provided to recreate parts of that life. The text is rich in many details. Recommended for all types of libraries.”–Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin “...do consider this title if the period is studied intensively or if your school presents a Medieval Faire.”–The Book Report “...useful for anyone wanting to learn about the people from Chaucer's time period. It could also be used as a resaources book for anyone wanting to have a Chaucer night or pre-Renaissance festival.”–VOYA “[These] important study guides are recommended for college-level and high school pursuit: they are packed with information and detail and will provide important supplemental reading for history courses.”–The Bookwatch “A well-researched volume which draws on many sources of evidence to draw a lively picture of daily life in fourteenth-century England.”–Oxbar Books Medieval World The medieval world comes alive in this indispensable 'hands-on' resource to life as it was actually lived--with authentic recipes, clothing patterns, songs, dances, and games. The first book on medieval England to arise out of the 'living history' movement, it recreates the daily life of ordinary people, not just the aristocracy, by combining a hands-on approach with the best of current research. The how-to sections are all based on original sources and much of the material is made available here for the first time. The most basic facts of life are systematically covered in a readily accessible format organized for easy reference. Clearly illustrated with over 125 drawings, patterns, and diagrams, plus sheet music, it provides a treasure trove of information for classroom and library use and for those interested in recreating aspects of medieval life. The work is organized into sections on 'Chaucer's World' (social, religious, and economic aspects of life), 'The Course of Life' (birth, childhood, and adolescence, education, marriage, and old age), 'The Cycles of Time' (which concludes with a calendar of the medieval year describing the festivals and events of each month), 'The Living Environment' (including houses, villages, towns, and travel), 'Clothing and Accessories' (including instruction for making complete medieval male and female outfits and braiding authentic medieval lace), 'Arms and Armor' (which describes medieval armor from the point of view of the wearer), 'Food and Drink' (featuring a selection of recipes), and 'Entertainments' (songs with sheet music and instructions for authentic games and dances of the period). A chronology of medieval England, a glossary, appendixes with information and ideas on organizing a medieval event, and suggestions for further reading complete the work. This is an indispensable resource for classroom and school and public libraries because it gives readers a true understanding of what it would actually be like to live in 14th-century England. JEFFREY L. SINGMAN is an University of Michigan. WILL McLEAN is an author and illustrator who has been active in medieval living history for 20 years. Customers who bought this item also bought The Canterbury Tales (Norton Critical Editions) Daily Life in Medieval Europe (The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series) Daily Life in the Middle Ages A Chaucer Glossary The Canterbury Tales (Penguin Classics) Customer Reviews for: Daily Life in Chaucer's England (The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series) Rating - Great overview of medieval life This book is a well presented look at medieval life in the late 14C. I doesn't dwell for long on any particular subject, so if you need more in depth information on a subject you will need another moe specific book to compliment this one. It does however, touch on, as the title implies, the things that everyday people did, most books are either about the nobility or the combat, great for the high medieval re-enactor. Rating - Daily Life in Chaucer's England This is a good book as a general introduction to the mid-late 14th century. It is well organised with a nice assortment of information to get you started on the wonderful road of re-enactment. Rating - Fantastic! A must for any Medieval English Literature reader This book will take you right away in what life raelly was in Medieval England. It covers all social classes and let you know the differences between them, not only on wealth amount, but also on diet, pastimes and clothing. It also contains some clothing patterns and recipes of the time.After you read it, you'll be able to understand the mentality of these people and how it is reflected in their literature. Rating - The most incredible book I've ever seen for Medievalists Having trudged through literally dozens of books on the fourteenth century, it was delightfully refreshing to read _Daily Life in Chaucer's England_. I do Medieval Re-creation in my spare time, and found this one of the best resources in print. No more searching through dozens of books to find what a peasant's shoes look like, or what a wealthly merchant would be wearing. From the Lord's Prayer in Latin and Olde English, to the rules for a medieval ... Read More See all books by author Jeffrey L. Singman, Will McLean

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