The writer utilizes historical fact to create an accurate work of fiction. Research suggests not. Evidence points to excesses in physical pleasures, especially in the realms of sex and food. The sometimes perverted sexual habits of some of the monks has been passed down through anecdotal records. Occupations and how they were contained within towns and centers are the focus of this 5 page paper about the Middle Ages.
Some comparison is made to contemporary society for illustrative purposes.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Discusses the debate between Islamic philosophers Avicenna and al-Ghazali, and the resistance of Catholic leaders to accept the doctrine when at the same time they were relying on some of its tenets. Briefly discussed are the influences of rural to urban life and the ensuing governmental changes, the rise of cultural and educational pursuits, and the new influence of the church. One cited reference. A 7 page paper discussing the sources from which the theme of the Holy Grail was gathered, and how the theme has changed over time.