A Medieval Life: Cecilia Penifader of Brigstock, c. 1295-1344
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EAN/UPC/ISBN Code
9780072903317, 9780072903317
Pages
160
Year of production
2011
This history of medieval village life is told through the experiences of Cecilia Penifader, a peasant woman who lived on one English manor in the early fourteenth century. This truly unique book offers a wealth of insight into medieval peasant society, bringing many of the characteristics of a time and a people to life. Short and readable, it is an ideal text for undergraduate teaching, suitable for courses in Western civilization, medieval history, women"s history, and English history.