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Life in a Medieval Castle (Harper Colophon Books) (Paperback)

by Joseph Gies (Author), Frances Gies (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: HarperPerennial (30 April 1979)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 006090674X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060906740
  • Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.4 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 149,363 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"The authors allow medieval man and woman to speak for themselves through selections from past journals, songs, even account books.""--Time""The Gieses succeed in making a remote and unfamiliar world accessible.""--Kirkus Reviews"

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars How many of your History 101 books do you read again?, 25 Mar 1998
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As a 17 year old freshman, I expected to have to force my way through the assigned chapters of what I expected to be a mega-boring dose of medieval torture. I was delighted enough to read the whole book in a weekend, and have picked it, and its sequels (which were not required reading), up again and again throughout the years.

What makes it unique is that its painstaking research is concisely and vividly presented, focusing on specific people within the strata of life within a medieval castle. It doesn't glorify, get bogged down in details, pity or condescend to its subject. There's dirt, disease and war along with everyday chores, pastimes, dining and amusement. It's a must read for anyone interested in an accurate and unembellished picture of the gamut of medieval society. I'm glad to see that it is still in print.

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent look at life in a Medieval Castle, 15 Oct 2002
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This book is an excellent start in study the workings of a Castle and how everyday life was in Medieval times. The starts with the Castle arriving in England, and then moves into the various aspects of Castle life, the function of the Lord and Lady, the running of a household, how hunting was not a sport, but a means of survival. It goes into how a knight was made, how the Castle function in warfare and then shows why Castles slowly faded away.
Excellent work for anyone interested in the topic and a must for Historical writers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for anyone who loves the Middle Ages!, 25 Mar 1998
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Life in a Medieval Castle is absolutely masterful! Extremely well researched, each chapter is a goldmine of information. The work not only offers a wonderful summary of the history of the development of the castle but also gives the reader a real feel for castle life. The text is engaging and very well written. Jargon specific to discussions of feudalism and castles is defined in concise tables at the back of the book. Liberally sprinkled with excellent photographs, the book provides extras, such as a schematic drawing of a castle and words and music to medieval songs (although I did find myself wishing that at least some of the plates could have been in color). The geographical guide to castles is comprehensive and examples are chosen with care. Bibliography is provided for each chapter for those readers who wish to study certain topics in-depth. Bibliographic selections are authoritative, current and comprehensive. The index is also well done and easy to use. The book is an excellent addition to reading lists for courses on the Middle Ages as well as an enjoyable read for anyone who wishes to learn more about medieval life.
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2.0 out of 5 stars An American book with poor quality photographs
Be aware that this is an American book with all the American spelling and quirkiness such as calling Richard I throughout the book Richard tthe Lionhearted. Read more
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