Featuring a collection of classical literature spanning over two millennia, this hardcover volume is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. It aims to preserve and promote timeless works that have largely been out of print for decades. By supporting this initiative, readers contribute to saving significant literary works from being forgotten, as TREDITION seeks to make thousands of international classics accessible in print once more.
The lectures of medieval historian, Eileen Power, are brought together to provide a lively narrative on special women representative of the period and give an accessible and clear snapshot of the life and work of women in medieval times from the nunnery to the town to the castle.
Exploring the lives of children across diverse historical periods and social settings, this 1926 book presents a series of studies that highlight their experiences and challenges. It offers insights into how different environments shape childhood, emphasizing the impact of culture and society on young lives. Through these illustrations, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of growing up in various contexts.
Exploring the inner workings of medieval English convents, this study delves into their ideals, lifestyle, and organizational structure. It highlights the relationships formed within the cloister and with the outside world, while also addressing the shortcomings and challenges faced by these religious communities. The book offers a comprehensive look at the social and spiritual dynamics that defined convent life during this historical period.
Focusing on the historical significance of medieval English nunneries from 1275 to 1535, this work offers a comprehensive examination of their role and evolution during that period. The book has been meticulously retyped, revised, and reformatted to enhance readability, ensuring accessibility for contemporary and future readers. Its preservation reflects a commitment to maintaining important historical narratives for ongoing study and appreciation.
Die Autorin Eileen Power gewährt in "Menschen des Mittelalters" faszinierende Einblicke in das Leben von sechs einfachen Menschen aus unterschiedlichen Regionen und Epochen des Mittelalters. Durch die Verwendung authentischer historischer Dokumente wie Geschäftsbücher, Tagebücher und Testamente erweckt sie die Vergangenheit zum Leben und beleuchtet vielfältige Aspekte des mittelalterlichen Alltags. Die Erzählung bietet nicht nur historische Informationen, sondern auch einen emotionalen Zugang zu den Erfahrungen und Herausforderungen der damaligen Menschen.
The studies in this 1928 book illustrate the lives of children within various different times and social contexts. Created following the enthusiastic response which greeted the original Boys and Girls of History, this volume concentrates on the period subsequent to the Middle Ages in the history of Britain.
