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Growing Up in Medieval London: The Experience of Childhood in History,New
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When Barbara Hanawalt's acclaimed history The Ties That Bound first appeared, it was hailed for its unprecedented research and vivid recreation of medieval life. David Levine, writing in The New York Times Book Review, called Hanawalt's book 'as stimulating for the questions it asks as for the answers it provides' and he concluded that 'one comes away from this stimulating book with the same sense of wonder that Thomas Hardy's Angel Clare felt [:] 'The impressionable peasant leads a larger, fuller, more dramatic life than the pachydermatous king.''Now, in Growing Up in Medieval London, Hanawalt again reveals the larger, fuller, more dramatic life of the common people, in this instance, the lives of children in London. Bringing together a wealth of evidence drawn from court records, literary sources, and books of advice, Hanawalt weaves a rich tapestry of the life of London youth during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Much of what she finds is eye opening. She shows for instance thatcontrary to the belief of some historiansmedieval adults did recognize and pay close attention to the various stages of childhood and adolescence. For instance, manuals on childrearing, such as 'Rhodes's Book of Nurture' or 'Seager's School of Virtue,' clearly reflect the value parents placed in laying the proper groundwork for a child's future. Likewise, wardship cases reveal that in fact London laws granted orphans greater protection than do our own courts.Hanawalt also breaks ground with her innovative narrative style. To bring medieval childhood to life, she creates composite profiles, based on the experiences of real children, which provide a more vivid portrait than otherwise possible of the trials and tribulations of medieval youths at work and at play. We discover through these portraits that the road to adulthood was fraught with danger. We meet Alison the Bastard Heiress, whose guardians married her off to their apprentice in order to gain control of her inheritance. We learn how Joan Rawlyns of Aldenham thwarted an attempt to sell her into prostitution. And we hear the unfortunate story of William Raynold and Thomas Appleford, two mercer's apprentices who found themselves forgotten by their senile master, and abused by his wife. These composite portraits, and many more, enrich our understanding of the many stages of life in the Middle Ages.Written by a leading historian of the Middle Ages, these pages evoke the color and drama of medieval life. Ranging from birth and baptism, to apprenticeship and adulthood, here is a mythshattering, innovative work that illuminates the nature of childhood in the Middle Ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Growing Up in Medieval London'? A: The book explores the experiences of childhood in medieval London, focusing on how children lived, worked, and played during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Barbara A. Hanawalt, a leading historian specializing in the Middle Ages.
- Q: What type of sources does the author use for research? A: Hanawalt draws from a variety of sources including court records, literary works, and historical advice books to create a comprehensive view of medieval childhood.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and cited, making it suitable for academic study as well as general readers interested in medieval history.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'Growing Up in Medieval London' published? A: The book was published on February 23, 1995.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: The book is suitable for adults and older teens who have an interest in history, particularly medieval studies.
- Q: Does the book include real-life stories of children? A: Yes, it features composite profiles based on real experiences of children, providing vivid portrayals of their lives.
- Q: What is the significance of the book in understanding medieval life? A: The book challenges previous misconceptions about childhood in the Middle Ages and highlights the complexities of children's lives, emphasizing their importance in society.