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Merchant of Prato - Daily Life in a Medieval Italian City (Origo Iris)(Paperback / softback)
This book examines the ordinary, routine, daily behaviour, experiences and beliefs of people in Scotland from the earliest times to 1600. Its purpose is to discover the character of everyday life in Scotland over time and to do so, where possible, within a comparative context. Its focus is on the
'Some particular books I found useful for A Game of Thrones and its sequels deserve mention... Life in a Medieval Castle and Life in a Medieval City, both by Joseph and Frances Gies.' --George R.R. Martin, author of the series A Song of Ice and FireMedieval history comes alive in Frances and Joseph
Village life in medieval England is brought vividly to life in this extraordinary portrait of Marion, a carpenter's wife, and her extended family. Based on years of research, Ann Baer evokes the reality of a world that has been
Dublin: The Making of a Medieval City is the story of a unique period in Irish history told with passion, imagination and accuracy. This book leads the reader through the noise and bustle of the medieval streets of Dublin looking at all aspects of life, from religion to trade, from crafts to
Edmund has escaped from his family into a lonely life. One by one his relatives reveal their secrets to a reluctant Edmund: illicit affairs, hidden passions, shameful scandals. And the heart of all, there is, as always, the family's loyal servant, the Italian
From the bestselling author of The Black Swan, a bold book that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility | | Why should we never listen to people who explain rather than do? Why do companies go bust? How is it that we
A fascinating new portrait of Medieval Britain that brings together the everyday and the
A playful account of one man's life in early twentieth century
A portrait of the city at the heart of Western civilization, brought to life in twenty-two scenes from its 2,500-year
Presents the history of the English merchant seaman in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries - a period during which England rose to dominance in world commence and became the greatest naval power in the world. This work explores various aspects of the sailor's life: conditions of service,
Medieval life and Arthurian magic in a novel that transcends boundaries, with appeal for children of 9+ and older readers
This is the most authoritative account of life in Medieval Europe between the fall of the Roman Empire and the coming of the Renaissance. Full coverage is given to all aspects of life in a thousand-year period which saw the creation of western civilization: from the empires and kingdoms of
The medieval era is often associated with dynastic struggles, gruesome wars and the formidable influence of the Church. But what about the everyday experience of the royal subjects and common people? Here, alongside the coronations, diplomatic dealings and key battles, can be found the fabric of
Richard Carter swapped a life of simplicity with an Anglican religious order in the Solomon Islands for parish ministry in one of London's busiest churches, St Martin-in-the-Fields. Seeing a need for monastic values in the centre of the city, he founded the Nazareth Community. Its members gather
A brilliantly dark and compelling novel set in Venice from 'the medieval CJ Sansom' (Jeffery
This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Ancient Benin. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this
This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Ancient Egypt. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this