Life in a medieval castle.
Beautiful Letters| N° d'inventaire | 21024 |
| Format | 13.5 x 21 |
| Détails | 286 p., 61 B/W illustrations, paperback. |
| Publication | Paris, 2018 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782251447667 |
Translated for the first time in French, Life in a Medieval Castle is a classic that has introduced millions of English-speaking readers to the secrets of the medieval world. And it has profoundly inspired George R.R. Martin, the creator of A Game of Thrones. Using the remarkable Chepstow Castle, on the border of England and Wales, as well as the most admirable French castles, the great medievalists Frances and Joseph Gies offer us a striking portrait of what daily life was like at the time and show us the important role played by the castle. The Gies have a gift for bringing to life the men and women who lived in and around the castle, the lord and lady, the knights and soldiers, the servants and peasants, the troubadours and jugglers. We discover how lords and serfs dressed and washed, what they drank and ate, their leisure activities and occupations, their codes of sexual conduct, their principles of order and solidarity. We learn the essential role that honor played in medieval culture, the initiation process to which knights submitted, the importance of religious festivals and personal ties, and why the castle was as much a bulwark against violence as it was a source of conflict and a stake in power. Remarkably researched, and as enjoyable to read as a novel, Life in a Medieval Castle is the reference work for anyone who wants to immerse themselves, for a few hours, in this fascinating era.
Translated for the first time in French, Life in a Medieval Castle is a classic that has introduced millions of English-speaking readers to the secrets of the medieval world. And it has profoundly inspired George R.R. Martin, the creator of A Game of Thrones. Using the remarkable Chepstow Castle, on the border of England and Wales, as well as the most admirable French castles, the great medievalists Frances and Joseph Gies offer us a striking portrait of what daily life was like at the time and show us the important role played by the castle. The Gies have a gift for bringing to life the men and women who lived in and around the castle, the lord and lady, the knights and soldiers, the servants and peasants, the troubadours and jugglers. We discover how lords and serfs dressed and washed, what they drank and ate, their leisure activities and occupations, their codes of sexual conduct, their principles of order and solidarity. We learn the essential role that honor played in medieval culture, the initiation process to which knights submitted, the importance of religious festivals and personal ties, and why the castle was as much a bulwark against violence as it was a source of conflict and a stake in power. Remarkably researched, and as enjoyable to read as a novel, Life in a Medieval Castle is the reference work for anyone who wants to immerse themselves, for a few hours, in this fascinating era.