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Technical Knowledge in Europe, 1200-1500 AD


Free Download Ricardo Córdoba de la Llave, "Technical Knowledge in Europe, 1200-1500 AD"
English | ISBN: 1527587045 | 2022 | 235 pages | PDF | 8 MB
This volume brings together works on the development of scientific and technical knowledge in Europe between the 13th and 16th centuries, with a special focus on the Iberian Peninsula. These works, which rely heavily on the evidence provided by the written record, pay particular attention to the content of recipe books and technical treatises from the 15th and 16th centuries. The volume addresses issues such as manuscript and technical recipe book analysis, archaeological investigation of production areas and archaeometric analysis, presenting a holistic and comprehensive perspective of technical knowledge during the Middle Ages. It highlights different approaches and perspectives in the analysis of medieval technical and technological knowledge, in order to arrive at equally broad and complementary conclusions.

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The English Manor C.1200 To C.1500


Free Download The English Manor C.1200 To C.1500 by Mark Bailey
English | September 7, 2002 | ISBN: 0719052297 | 272 pages | PDF | 1.49 Mb
Provides a comprehensive introduction and essential guide to one of the most important institutions in medieval England and to its substantial archive. This is the first book to offer a detailed explanation of the form, structure and evolution of the manor and its records. Offers translations of, and commentaries upon, each category of document to illustrate their main features. Examples of each category of record are provided in translation, followed by shorter extracts selected to illustrate interesting, commonly occurring, or complex features. A valuable source of reference for undergraduates wishing to understand the sources which underpin the majority of research on the medieval economy and society.

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Knight Noble Warrior of England 1200-1600


Free Download Christopher Gravett, "Knight: Noble Warrior of England 1200-1600"
English | 2008 | pages: 289 | ISBN: 184603342X | PDF | 28,3 mb
The traditional "knight in shining armor" has become a staple figure in popular culture and the images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction.

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Women in Medieval Europe 1200-1500


Free Download Women in Medieval Europe 1200-1500 By Jennifer C. Ward
2016 | 314 Pages | ISBN: 1138855685 | PDF | 6 MB
Women in Medieval Europe explores the key areas of female experience in the later medieval period, from peasant women to Queens. It considers the women of the later Middle Ages in the context of their social relationships during a time of changing opportunities and activities, so that by 1500 the world of work was becoming increasingly restricted to women. The chapters are arranged thematically to show the varied roles and lives of women in and out of the home, covering topics such as marriage, religion, family and work.For the second edition a new chapter draws together recent work on Jewish and Muslim women, as well as those from other ethnic groups, showing the wide ranging experiences of women from different backgrounds. Particular attention is paid to women at work in the towns, and specifically urban topics such as trade, crafts, healthcare and prostitution. The latest research on women, gender and masculinity has also been incorporated, along with updated further reading recommendations.This fully revised new edition is a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the topic, perfect for all those studying women in Europe in the later Middle Ages.

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