Urban Life in the Middle Ages: 1000-1450 (European Culture and Society)
Keith D. Lilley
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Description for Urban Life in the Middle Ages: 1000-1450 (European Culture and Society)
Paperback. In medieval Europe, how did people live, and why did some towns grow into major urban centres while others did not? Drawing on original research, as well as the work of medieval historians, urban archaeologists and historical geographers, this book addresses these difficult questions. Series: European Culture & Society Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; HBJD; HBLC; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
What was life like in towns and cities in medieval Europe? How did people live, and why was it that some towns grew into major urban centres while others did not? After the year 1000, all across Europe urban life prospered as it had never done before. New towns emerged, and established towns and cities grew larger and became more powerful and dominant. During the later Middle Ages these towns and cities were the focus of religious, political, commercial and social activity; the places where power, profit, piety and people all came together. Urban life was indeed the ... Read more
What was life like in towns and cities in medieval Europe? How did people live, and why was it that some towns grew into major urban centres while others did not? After the year 1000, all across Europe urban life prospered as it had never done before. New towns emerged, and established towns and cities grew larger and became more powerful and dominant. During the later Middle Ages these towns and cities were the focus of religious, political, commercial and social activity; the places where power, profit, piety and people all came together. Urban life was indeed the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
311
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Series
European Culture & Society Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
295
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333712498
SKU
V9780333712498
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About Keith D. Lilley
KEITH D. LILLEY is currently lecturer in human geography at Queen's University, Belfast. Previously he held a British Academy Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Royal Holloway (University of London). His work focuses on the built form of medieval towns and cities, particularly their planning and design.
Reviews for Urban Life in the Middle Ages: 1000-1450 (European Culture and Society)
'This is an excellent introduction to urban studies, from a novel perspective - it is the first book on medieval towns to give the urban space proper attention, and the only one I know to take a cultural history perspective.' - Professor Christopher Dyer, University of Leicester 'An original approach to urban history - especially at undergraduate level. Refreshing, clear ... Read more