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Overview
In this less complex but highly organized time in history, fewer people and fewer materials made for a life more locally based, with products grown and crafted on farms and by townspeople. Included are robust descriptions of the fun: Holy Days' feasting and dancing, tournaments, juggling and minstrels, as well as an explanation of the importance of holy pilgrimages.Describes clothes and crafts throughout the Middle Ages in Europe while also discussing the everyday life of the people, their technological skills, and social and economic systems.
Editorials
From The Critics
One of a series, this book feature a brief look at the Middle Ages as depicted in its clothes and crafts. Historical information is presented from a different and interesting perspective. Among the reference materials available are reproductions of famous art of the day, craft instructions, a glossary, and an index. Part of the "Clothes and Crafts in History" series. 2000, Gareth Stevens Publishing, $15.95. Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: M. Thomas SOURCE: Parent Council, September 2001 (Vol. 9, No. 1)Children's Literature
Take a trip through the Middle Ages and enjoy beautiful photographs of paintings, carvings, illuminated manuscripts and other artifacts from the era. From the paintings we get an accurate glimpse into life of the period. Furniture was sparse but functional. At festivals, people danced, played woodwind instruments or enjoyed mystery plays. Guilds, or organizations of craft workers, produced and acted out a Biblical story related to their work. The wool trade was very important and brought wealth to the merchants. They displayed their new wealth by wearing rich clothing and jewelry. This was a threat to the nobles, who then passed laws about clothing. Noble women wore elaborate headdresses while men sported long pointed shoes called crackowes. Both wore capes and stiff, starched collars called ruffs. In battle, men were protected by chain mail and later on, by plate armor. Much information is given in just 32 pages, including some craft ideas, a glossary, and index. As part of the "Clothes and Crafts in History" series, this would be an excellent choice for young historians. 2000 (orig. 1997), Gareth Stevens, $21.27. Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: Laura HummelBook Details
Published
April 1, 1998
Publisher
Silver Burdett Press
Pages
48
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780382397004