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Published by Harper Perennial, 2016
ISBN 10: 0062415182ISBN 13: 9780062415189
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. "Some particular books I found useful for A Game of Thrones and its sequels deserve mention. Life in a Medieval Castle and Life in a Medieval City, both by Joseph and Frances Gies." -George R.R. Martin, author of the series A Song of Ice and FireMedieval history comes alive in Frances and Joseph Giess Life in a Medieval City, used as a research resource by George R. R. Martin in creating the world of Game of Thrones.Reissued for the first time in decades, Life in a Medieval City is the classic account of the year 1250 in the city of Troyes, in modern-day France. Acclaimed historians Frances and Joseph Gies focus on a high point of medieval civilization-before war and the Black Death ravaged Europe-providing a fascinating window into the sophistication of a period we too often dismiss as backward.Urban life in the Middle Ages revolved around the home, often a mixed-use dwelling for burghers with a store or workshop on the ground floor and living quarters upstairs. A developed economy, focusing on textiles, farming, and financial services, could be found in the town center, where craftsmen competed for business while adhering to the guilds codes of conduct. There were schools for the children, though only boys could attend and the lessons were taught in Latin by a priest. The church was a hub of both religious and civic life; services were lively and filled with song, and baptisms and other special occasions brought neighbors together to celebrate. The weddings of wealthier townsfolk were lavish affairs full of song and dance and drinking that could sometimes last for weeks.An excellently written account of what is known of the life of medieval burghers.-Library Journal.
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Published by HarperCollins, 1981
ISBN 10: 0060908807ISBN 13: 9780060908805
Seller: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price!.
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Published by Apollo Editions, 1973
ISBN 10: 0815203454ISBN 13: 9780815203452
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01.
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Soft cover. 274 p. Illustrated. 195mm. Softbound. Apollo Editions paperback. VERIA BX 3 0.0.
Published by Orion Publishing Group, Limited, 1969
ISBN 10: 0213763796ISBN 13: 9780213763794
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Published by Arthur Barker Ltd, London, 1969
Seller: The Bookstore, Belfast, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Good used condition, ex-library, usual library markings, light wear & marks. Dust wrapper - Good used condition, light age discolouration marks, light wear & marks, small paper label sellotaped onto base of spine.
Published by Barnes & Noble Books, New York , New York, 1990
ISBN 10: 0760759138ISBN 13: 9780760759134
Seller: Falls Bookstore, Readsboro, VT, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. ILLUSTRATED (illustrator). Illustrated Edition. Illustrated paper-wrapped binding with yellow background with purple and black print on spine and front cover. Cover also has hunting pictorial with fancy framing. Tight, sound and unmarked. Dust jacket duplicates artwork of binding. In mylar and no price present. Book is combining of three previous books by same authors Weight is higher than standard so S&H will be adjusted.
Published by Perennial library, 1980
Seller: Archives Books inc., Edmond, OK, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No markings on text. No slipcase. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Fri.
Published by folio society, 2002
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Cover and edges shows minor shelf wear. Former owner's nameplate inside front cover. Pages are clean and intact.
Published by London, The Folio Society 2002, 2002
Seller: Antiquariaat Schot, Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Netherlands
(XV) 244 p. Hardcover with gilt title spine and pictorial front cover (Fine copy. Single volume without slipcase.).
Hardcover. Condition: As New. First Editions. Illustrated. Folio Society, 2002. Cream decorated boards. Fine set in slipcase.
Published by Folio Society, 2002, 2002
Seller: Rothwell & Dunworth (ABA, ILAB), Dulverton, United Kingdom
3 vols boxed set. Tall 8vo. Original gilt lettered cream cloth with coloured inset in upper boards (Fine), slipcase (Fine). Pp. various, illus with coloured plates (no inscriptions).
Published by The Folio Society, 2002
Seller: Neo Books, Sidcup, KENT, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd printing, Hardbacks no dustjackets but with slip case, some light wear to edges and corners of slipcase, books in very good condition, internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear. The price includes postage and packing to a UK Mainland address, due to the weight (2kg) there will be an additional charge to everywhere else, please ask for a quote.
Published by Folio Society, London, 2002
Seller: Capricorn Books, Oakville, ON, Canada
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Second Printing. 244 pp, 252 pp, 232 pp - 3 volumes, 9" H, bound in blocked printed parchment (colour illustrations on front boards), gilt lettering on spines. Volumes 1 & 3 have map endpapers, all three volumes have colour and b&w plates. Red slipcase with gilt titling on front panel. Volume 1 contents: Preface; Acknowledgements; Prologue; Troyes: 1250; A Burgher's Home; A Medieval Housewife; Childbirth and Children; Weddings and Funerals; Small Business; Big Business; The Doctor; The Church; The Cathedral; Schools and Scholars; Books and Authors; The New Theatre; Disasters; Town Government; The Champagne Fair; After 1250; Genealogy of the Counts of Champagne; Notes; Bibliography; Index. Volume 2 contents: Preface; Acknowledgements; Prologue: Elton; The Village Emerges; The English Village: Elton; The Lord; The Villagers: Who They Were; The Villagers: How They Lived; Marriage and the Family; The Village at Work; The Parish; Village Justice; The Passing of the Medieval Village; Notes; Glossary; Bibliography; Index. Volume 3 contents: Preface; Acknowledgements; Prologue: Chepstow Castle; The Castle Comes to England; The Lord of the Castle; The Castle as a House; The Lady; The Household; A Day in the Castle; Hunting as a Way of Life; The Villagers; The Making of a Knight; The Castle at War; The Castle Year; The Decline of the Castle; Great Medieval Castles: A Geographical Guide; Glossary of Castle Terms; Glossary of Feudal Terms; Bibliography; Index. Life in a Medieval Castle has a wrinkle at the top of the fore-edge of pages ix to xiv and the colour illustration on the front board of Life in a Medieval Village has a light very thin scratch down the middle. The slipcase has very light rubbing. Not Signed.