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Daily life in Chaucer's England

Author: Jeffrey L Forgeng; Will McLean
Publisher: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1995.
Series: '">Greenwood Press "Daily life through history" series.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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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 aristocracy, by combining a hands-on approach with the best of current research. The how-to sections are  Read more...
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Additional Physical Format: Online version:
Forgeng, Jeffrey L.
Daily life in Chaucer's England.
Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1995
(OCoLC)604290274
Named Person: Geoffrey Chaucer
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Jeffrey L Forgeng; Will McLean
ISBN: 0313293759 9780313293757
OCLC Number: 32167609
Description: xii, 252 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents: Historical background to Chaucer's England --
Chaucer's world --
The course of life --
Cycles of time --
The living environment --
Clothing and accessories --
Arms and armor --
Food and drink --
Entertainments.
Series Title: Greenwood Press "Daily life through history" series.
Responsibility: Jeffrey L. Singman and Will McLean.

Abstract:

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 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 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.

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