Growing Up in the Middle Ages [Paperback]

Paul. B. Newman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0786430842 | ISBN-13: 978-0786430840 | Publication Date: March 13, 2007

Dangerous and difficult for both mother and child, what was the birth experience like in the Middle Ages? Dependent, in part, on social class, what pastimes did children enjoy? What games did they play? With often uncomfortable and even harsh living conditions, what kind of care did children receive in the home on a daily basis? These are just a few of the questions this work addresses about the day-to-day childhood experiences during the Middle Ages. Focusing on all social classes of children, the topics are wide-ranging. Chapters cover birth and baptism; early childhood; playing; clothing; care and discipline; formal education; university education; career training for peasants, craftsmen, merchants, clergy and nobility; and coming of age. In addition, three appendices are included. Appendix I provides information on the humoral theory of medicine. Appendix II offers examples of medieval math problems. Appendix III covers a unique episode in medieval history known as "The Children s Crusade."

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About the Author

A lecturer on medieval history, Paul B. Newman holds degrees from the University of Maryland and George Washington University. He is also the author of Daily Life in the Middle Ages (2001) and lives in Millersville, Maryland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 311 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (March 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786430842
• ISBN-13: 978-0786430840
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,524,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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