The Way People Live - Life in a Medieval Monastery [Hardcover]

Victoria Sherrow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2000 | Series: The Way People Live

Medieval monasteries served both spiritual and practical functions and played an important role in social development and progress during the Middle Ages. The various monastic orders shared certain ideals, such as poverty, chastity, and obedience, but also developed individual characteristics and ways of life. (20020101)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 5 Up-Sherrow offers a brief discussion of the beginnings of monasticism in the third century, and then focuses on everyday life in a monastery in the Middle Ages. Little-known facts, such as the various styles of tonsures for the different orders, the types of habits worn by the monks, and food, are included. The author also treats abuses and reforms. There are quotes from prominent medieval historians and from primary sources. Black-and-white reproductions and maps provide points of reference. Sidebars offer tidbits of interesting information about events, people, and monasteries. Little mention, however, is made of the women who sought the monastic life. This well-organized, slim volume provides many facts for reports.

Lana Miles, Duchesne Academy, Houston, TX

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Information is presented clearly, with a nice selection of interesting detail to illustrate points and a generous sprinkling of footnotes. Numerous black-and-white illustrations include period engravings, documents, paintings, and photographs of artifacts. Photographs showing modern reenactments are clearly labeled. This resource is a solid addition to the existing body of literature."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20010801)

"The material is presented objectively and provides welcome insights."
-- School Library Journal (January 2002) (School Library Journal 20010801)

"The text is richly flavored with quotes as well. Attractive black-and-white photographs and reproductions illustrate the text. This volume provides a thrilling ride."
-- School Library Journal (August 2001) (School Library Journal 20010601)

"Black-and-white reproductions and maps provide points of reference. Sidebars offer tidbits of interesting information about events, people...This well-organized, slim volume provides many facts for reports."
-- School Library Journal (August 2001) (School Library Journal 20010501)

"The author's lively, well-researched narrative details the structure of the culture. This volume..will be a useful addition for units on ancient civilization."
-- School Library Journal (June 2001) (School Library Journal )

"An exemplary series entry, this volume does a thorough and realistic job of portraying the realities and horrors...Pertinent primary-source quotations and sidebars permeate the text and are noted in citations. Captioned pictures are scattered throughout. A useful resource for history reports and projects."
-- School Library Journal (May 2001) (School Library Journal )

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition (November 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560067918
• ISBN-13: 978-1560067917
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,274,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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