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Life on a Mediaeval Barony: A Picture of a Typical Feudal Community in the Thirteenth Century
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Medieval & Renaissance HistoryGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781025398471
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 550
Weight: 1.68
Height: 1.11 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Life on a Mediaeval Barony offers a vivid and comprehensive reconstruction of daily existence within a typical feudal community of the thirteenth century. Written with meticulous attention to detail, the work transports readers to the year 1220, focusing on the fictional yet representative Barony of St. Aliquis. William Stearns Davis provides an immersive look at the intricate social hierarchy of the Middle Ages, examining the lives of everyone from the high-born seigneur and his lady to the humble peasants and artisans who sustained the estate.
The narrative explores every facet of medieval life, including the architectural complexities of the castle, the rigors of knightly training, the pageantry of tournaments, and the realities of feudal warfare. Beyond the walls of the keep, the work delves into the profound influence of the Church, the development of monastic life, and the customs governing justice, marriage, and education. By blending historical scholarship with an engaging narrative style, Life on a Mediaeval Barony serves as an essential guide to understanding the complex cultural and social fabric of the High Middle Ages. It remains a definitive resource for those seeking to visualize the sights, sounds, and structures of a bygone era of chivalry and vassalage.
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