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The Time Traveler'S Guide To Medieval England: A Handbook For Visitors To The Fourteenth Century
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Now In Paperback, A Literary Time Machine That Takes Readers Into The Sights, Smells, And Tastes Of The Fourteenth Centurya Book That Is Revolutionary In Its Concept And Startling In Its Portrayal Of Humanity.The Past Is A Foreign Country. This Is Your Guidebook. A Time Machine Has Just Transported You Back Into The Fourteenth Century. What Do You See? How Do You Dress? How Do You Earn A Living And How Much Are You Paid? What Sort Of Food Will You Be Offered By A Peasant Or A Monk Or A Lord? And More Important, Where Will You Stay?The Time Traveler?S Guide To Medieval England Is Not Your Typical Look At A Historical Period. This Radical New Approach Shows Us That The Past Is Not Just Something To Be Studied; It Is Also Something To Be Lived.Through The Use Of Daily Chronicles, Letters, Household Accounts, And Poems Of The Day, Mortimer Transports You Back In Time, Providing Answers To Questions Typically Ignored By Traditional Historians. You Will Learn How To Greet People On The Street, What To Use As Toilet Paper, Why A Physician Might Want To Taste Your Blood, And How To Know Whether You Are Coming Down With Leprosy.The Result Is The Most Astonishing Social History Book You?Re Ever Likely To Read: Revolutionary In Its Concept, Informative And Entertaining In Its Detail, And Startling For Its Portrayal Of Humanity In An Age Of Violence, Exuberance, And Fear.
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- Q: What is 'The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England' about? A: This book offers a unique perspective on life in the fourteenth century, providing insights into daily life, social customs, and the historical context of medieval England.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Ian Mortimer, a historian known for his engaging writing style and deep research into historical periods.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: While it is informative and well-researched, it is more of a narrative guide than a traditional academic text, making it suitable for general readers and those interested in history.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England' published? A: The book was published on October 25, 2011.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or images? A: The book primarily focuses on text and may not contain illustrations or images, focusing instead on detailed descriptions of the medieval period.
- Q: What makes this book different from other historical books? A: It uses a narrative style that allows readers to experience the fourteenth century as if they were living in it, rather than just studying it.
- Q: Is the book appropriate for younger readers? A: The book is suitable for older children and teenagers interested in history, but parental discretion is advised due to mature themes.
- Q: How does this book help readers understand medieval life? A: It provides answers to everyday questions and common practices of the time, making history relatable and accessible.