Medieval Bodies: Life and Death in the Middle Ages

Name: Medieval Bodies: Life and Death in the Middle Ages
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Book Synopsis: With wit, wisdom, and a sharp scalpel, Jack Hartnell dissects the medieval body and offers a remedy to our preconceptions.Just like us, medieval men and women worried about growing old, got blisters and indigestion, fell in love, and had children. And yet their lives were full of miraculous and richly metaphorical experiences radically different from our own, unfolding in a world where deadly wounds might be healed overnight by divine intervention, or where the heart of a king, plucked from his corpse, could be held aloft as a powerful symbol of political rule.

In this richly illustrated and unusual history, Jack Hartnell uncovers the fascinating ways in which people thought about, explored, and experienced their physical selves in the Middle Ages, from Constantinople to Cairo and Canterbury. Unfolding like a medieval pageant, and filled with saints, soldiers, caliphs, queens, monks and monstrous beasts, this book throws light on the medieval body from head to toe—revealing the surprisingly sophisticated medical knowledge of the time.

Bringing together medicine, art, music, politics, philosophy, religion, and social history, Hartnell's work is an excellent guide to what life was really like for the men and women who lived and died in the Middle Ages. Perfumed and decorated with gold, fetishized or tortured, powerful even beyond death, these medieval bodies are not passive and buried away; they can still teach us what it means to be human. 95 color illustrations

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Discover the captivating world of the Middle Ages with "Medieval Bodies: Life and Death in the Middle Ages". Written by Jack Hartnell, this fascinating book takes you on a journey through the lives of medieval men and women, exploring their physical experiences and shedding light on their richly metaphorical existence. Uncover the remarkable ways in which people viewed and interacted with their bodies during this tumultuous era, from miraculous healing to the powerful symbolism of royal remains.

Immerse yourself in a medieval pageant filled with awe-inspiring figures like saints, soldiers, caliphs, queens, monks, and fantastical creatures. With 95 color illustrations, this book brings the medieval body to life, showcasing the surprisingly advanced medical knowledge of the time. From Constantinople to Cairo and Canterbury, Hartnell unearths the profound connections between medicine, art, music, politics, philosophy, religion, and social history.

Let the perfumed and gold-adorned medieval bodies guide you through a world where life and death intertwine. These bodies, far from being passive relics, offer profound insights into the essence of human existence. "Medieval Bodies: Life and Death in the Middle Ages" is your unparalleled gateway to an era that still holds valuable lessons for our modern lives.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary exploration of the human experience. Order your copy of "Medieval Bodies: Life and Death in the Middle Ages" today and embark on a journey through time and discovery.

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