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T O P I C R E V I E W
wurdsmiff For an insight into a variety of activities in the medieval period, including death, marriage, birth, plague,beliefs, travel, religious attitudes and life in general, this book comprises translations (with commentary) of original manuscripts and facsimilie illustrations from the period. Produced in superb quality by Weidenfeld and Nicholson at a UK price of Ł20, this book reflects life across Europe and beyond. I'm sure it will provide good general interest for many of you.
Not much about castles, though they appear frequently in the illustrations.
Levan I've borrowed this book from our local library - it provides a multi-level insight into the life and social relationships of the people during the prime castle-building era.
Personally, I think it's the sort of book to browse rather than read cover-to-cover. So, as the production quality is excellent (it's on simulated parchment) it's a nice book to have sitting on a coffee table!
Some further details
Publisher: Weidenfeld
Date: 1999
ISBN: 029782483X
Editor: Judith Herrin

wurdsmiff The book is apparently going into a reprint, though John Smith's in Glasgow have 4 copies in stock and deliver worldwide;
go to http://www.johnsmith.co.uk
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[This message has been edited by wurdsmiff (edited 04-26-2000).]
Levan Loved this book - I've been out and bought it for myself!
Levan