Publisher's Synopsis
Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages is a historical book written by Edward L. Cutts. The book provides a detailed description of the Middle Ages, including the social, cultural, and political aspects of the period. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores different themes, such as the feudal system, the Crusades, and the rise of the church.The author provides a vivid description of the daily life of people during the Middle Ages, including the clothes they wore, the food they ate, and the houses they lived in. The book also explores the various roles played by different members of society, such as knights, peasants, and monks.In addition to describing the daily life of people during the Middle Ages, the book also explores the major historical events of the period, such as the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War. The author provides a detailed analysis of these events, including their causes and consequences.Overall, Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of the Middle Ages. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of this fascinating period.1886. The author gives historical portraits of various classes of men and various trades of the Middle Ages. This book is beautifully and copiously illustrated throughout. Contents: Monks of the Middle Ages; Hermits and Recluses of the Middle Ages; Pilgrims of the Middle Ages; Secular clergy of the Middle Ages; Minstrels of the Middle Ages; Knights of the Middle Ages; Merchants of the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
