The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century
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Book Synopsis: The past is a foreign country. This is your guidebook. A time machine has just transported you back to the fourteenth century. What do you see? How do you dress? How do you earn a living and how much are you paid? What sort of food will you be offered by a peasant or a monk or a lord? And more important, where will you stay? The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England is not your typical look at a historical period. This radical new approach shows us that the past is not just something to be studied; it is also something to be lived. All facets of everyday life in this fascinating period are revealed, from the horrors of the plague and war to the ridiculous excesses of roasted larks and medieval haute couture. Through the use of daily chronicles, letters, household accounts, and poems of the day, Morti-mer transports you back in time, providing answers to questions typically ignored by traditional historians. You will learn how to greet people on the street, what to use as toilet paper, why a physician might want to taste your blood, and how to know whether you are coming down with leprosy. From the first step on the road to the medieval city of Exeter, through meals of roast beaver and puffin, Mortimer re-creates this strange and complex period of history. Here, the lives of serf, merchant, and aristocrat are illuminated with re-markable detail in this engaging literary journey. The result is the most astonishing social history book you're ever likely to read: revolutionary in its concept, informative and entertaining in its detail, and startling for its portrayal of humanity in an age of violence, exuberance, and fear.
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The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century
Step into a world gone by, where the mysteries of the past come to life. The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England is not just a book - it's a portal to another time. Imagine being transported back to the fourteenth century, a foreign country with its own unique customs and traditions. With this handbook in your hands, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to navigate this fascinating era.
Unlike traditional historical accounts, this radical new approach immerses you in the daily life of medieval England. From the mundane to the extraordinary, every aspect of this captivating period is explored. Discover how people dressed, earned a living, and even what they ate. Can you imagine the taste of roasted larks and the opulence of medieval haute couture? With this guidebook, you won't need to imagine - you'll experience it for yourself.
By delving into daily chronicles, letters, and poems of the time, Mortimer has pieced together an astonishing social history that is both informative and entertaining. Learn the etiquette of the era, from how to greet people on the street to what to use as toilet paper (trust us, you won't believe it!). Uncover the secrets of medieval medicine and the bizarre practices physicians used to determine your health. With this invaluable knowledge, you'll truly feel like a time traveler.
This literary journey takes you on an adventure through the medieval city of Exeter, from the bustling streets to the lavish meals. Indulge in roast beaver and puffin, and experience the tastes of the past. Mortimer's remarkable attention to detail brings this complex period to life, allowing you to walk in the shoes of serfs, merchants, and aristocrats alike.
Prepare to be captivated by this groundbreaking book. The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England is a revolution in social history, offering a unique perspective on an age of violence, exuberance, and fear. Don't miss your chance to explore the past - click here to embark on a literary journey like no other.
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