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Title:
Life on a Mediaeval Barony
A Picture of a Typical Feudal Community in the Thirteenth Century
Alternate Title:
Life on a Mediaeval Barony
A Picture of a Typical Feudal Community in the 13th Century
Note: Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Life on a Mediaeval Barony" by William Stearns Davis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the details of life in a typical feudal community during the thirteenth century, focusing on the barony of St. Aliquis and its various inhabitants. Through vivid descriptions, it brings to life the socio-political dynamics, customs, and daily activities that characterized medieval life, from the nobility down to the peasants. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the barony of St. Aliquis during the late reign of King Philip Augustus. The narrative sets the context by detailing the geographical and historical background of the region, emphasizing the peace around A.D. 1220, and framing the kingdom's socio-political structure, including the baronial hierarchy. It outlines the significance of the castle as a crucial institution in feudal society and introduces key figures such as Baron Conon, who serves as a representative of the noble class, and highlights the complex relationships between lords and their vassals amid the backdrop of medieval politics and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Davis, William Stearns, 1877-1930
EBook No.: 46455
Published: Jul 30, 2014
Downloads: 196
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Medieval
Subject: Chivalry
Subject: Feudalism
LoCC: History: History of civilization
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Life on a Mediaeval Barony
A Picture of a Typical Feudal Community in the Thirteenth Century
Alternate Title:
Life on a Mediaeval Barony
A Picture of a Typical Feudal Community in the 13th Century
Note: Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Clarity, MWS and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Life on a Mediaeval Barony" by William Stearns Davis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the details of life in a typical feudal community during the thirteenth century, focusing on the barony of St. Aliquis and its various inhabitants. Through vivid descriptions, it brings to life the socio-political dynamics, customs, and daily activities that characterized medieval life, from the nobility down to the peasants. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the barony of St. Aliquis during the late reign of King Philip Augustus. The narrative sets the context by detailing the geographical and historical background of the region, emphasizing the peace around A.D. 1220, and framing the kingdom's socio-political structure, including the baronial hierarchy. It outlines the significance of the castle as a crucial institution in feudal society and introduces key figures such as Baron Conon, who serves as a representative of the noble class, and highlights the complex relationships between lords and their vassals amid the backdrop of medieval politics and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Davis, William Stearns, 1877-1930
EBook No.: 46455
Published: Jul 30, 2014
Downloads: 196
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Medieval
Subject: Chivalry
Subject: Feudalism
LoCC: History: History of civilization
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.