A Medieval Life: Cecilia Penifader of Brigstock, C. 1295-1344
Author | : Judith Bennett |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-13 | : UOM:39015042004526 |
ISBN-10 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book A Medieval Life: Cecilia Penifader of Brigstock, C. 1295-1344 written by Judith Bennett and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This history of medieval village life is told through the experiences of Cecilia Penifader, a peasant woman who lived on one English manor in the early fourteenth century. This truly unique book offers a wealth of insight into medieval peasant society, bringing many of the characteristics of a time and a people to life. Short and readable, it is an ideal text for undergraduate teaching, suitable for courses in Western civilization, medieval history, women's history, and English history.