{"product_id":"life-in-a-medieval-city-paperback","title":"Life in a Medieval City - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrances Gies\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoseph Gies\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Some particular books I found useful for \u003ci\u003eA Game of Thrones \u003c\/i\u003eand its sequels deserve mention... \u003ci\u003eLife in a Medieval Castle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLife in a Medieval City\u003c\/i\u003e, both by Joseph and Frances Gies.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e--George R.R. Martin, author of the series \u003ci\u003eA Song of Ice and Fire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedieval history comes alive in Frances and Joseph Gies's \u003ci\u003eLife in a Medieval City\u003c\/i\u003e, used as a research resource by George R. R. Martin in creating the world of \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReissued for the first time in decades, \u003ci\u003eLife in a Medieval City\u003c\/i\u003e is the classic account of the year 1250 in the city of Troyes, in modern-day France. This immersive work of social history focuses on a high point of medieval civilization--before war and the Black Death ravaged Europe--providing a fascinating window into the sophistication of a period we too often dismiss as backward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUrban life in the Middle Ages revolved around the home, often a mixed-use dwelling for burghers with a store or workshop on the ground floor and living quarters upstairs. A developed economy, focusing on textiles, farming, and financial services, could be found in the town center, where craftsmen competed for business while adhering to the medieval guilds' codes of conduct. There were schools for the children, though only boys could attend and the lessons were taught in Latin by a priest. The church was a hub of both religious and civic life; services were lively and filled with song, and baptisms and other special occasions brought neighbors together to celebrate. The weddings of wealthier townsfolk were lavish affairs full of song and dance and drinking that could sometimes last for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"An excellently written account of what is known of the life of medieval burghers.\"\u003c\/i\u003e--Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis essential work of European history explores the vibrant reality of the 13th century: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDaily Life in the Middle Ages: \u003c\/b\u003e Step inside a burgher's home in 1250s Troyes, from the ground-floor workshop to the family's living quarters, and discover what they ate, wore, and did for entertainment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Thriving Medieval Economy: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore the bustling town center, where textile craftsmen, financial services, and powerful guilds created a sophisticated urban economy long before the Black Death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCivic and Religious Life: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn how the church served as the hub for the community, hosting lively services, lavish weddings that could last for weeks, and schools for the city's boys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeticulous Historical Research: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover the classic resource used by George R. R. Martin to build the world of \u003ci\u003eA Song of Ice and Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, praised for its well-written and deeply informative account of the period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedieval history comes alive in Frances and Joseph Gies's Life in a Medieval City, used as a research resource by George R. R. Martin in creating the world of A Game of Thrones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReissued for the first time in decades, Life in a Medieval City is the classic account of the year 1250 in the city of Troyes, in modern-day France. Acclaimed historians Frances and Joseph Gies focus on a high point of medieval civilization--before war and the Black Death ravaged Europe--providing a fascinating window into the sophistication of a period we too often dismiss as backward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUrban life in the Middle Ages revolved around the home, often a mixed-use dwelling for burghers with a store or workshop on the ground floor and living quarters upstairs. A developed economy, focusing on textiles, farming, and financial services, could be found in the town center, where craftsmen competed for business while adhering to the guilds' codes of conduct. There were schools for the children, though only boys could attend and the lessons were taught in Latin by a priest. The church was a hub of both religious and civic life; services were lively and filled with song, and baptisms and other special occasions brought neighbors together to celebrate. 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The weddings of wealthier townsfolk were lavish affairs full of song and dance and drinking that could sometimes last for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An excellently written account of what is known of the life of medieval burghers.\"--Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 26, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52841332408544,"sku":"9780062415189","price":21.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/WwhED_UMKh9780062415189.webp?v=1781187917","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/life-in-a-medieval-city-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}