Life in a Medieval Abbey (English Heritage) [Hardcover]

Tony McAleavy (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: English Heritage

An excellent overview of the Middle Ages.

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About the Author

Tony McAleavy is the author of many books in the field of history. Currently, he edits history materials for Cambridge University Press. He also is actively involved in education in Britain as a school inspector.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592700063
• ISBN-13: 978-1592700066
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,929,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book, October 26, 2003

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This review is from: Life in a Medieval Abbey (English Heritage) (Hardcover)

this is a great book about the monastic life of the middle ages. It,s not just for young ages alone but for all ages.the pictures as well as the stories are very well presented.If you love medieval history you can not go wrong with this book. highly recommended.

4.0 out of 5 stars Rich and entertaining overview, February 3, 2008

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This review is from: Life in a Medieval Abbey (English Heritage) (Hardcover)

Ostensibly a children's book, this detailed and richly illustrated volume is plenty fine for adults as well. It consists of four sections: "Daily Life", "The Origins of Monastic Life", "Monasteries in the Medieval World" (covering business affairs, farms, alms, shrines, etc.), and the "Decline and Fall". I found it to be exactly what I needed as regards the daily goings on in a medieval monastery and it gave me a much better appreciation for the role these institutions played in the civilization of their time.