The medieval calendar year
By: Bridget Ann Henisch.
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: University Park, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
Subjects: Calendar -- Europe -- History -- To 1500.; Calendar art -- Europe -- History -- To 1500.; Civilization, Medieval.; Social history -- Medieval, 500-1500.; Seasons -- Social aspects -- Europe -- History -- To 1500.; Europe -- Social life and customs.
Description: "The Medieval Calendar Year celebrates the pictorial convention known as "The Labors of the Months" and the ways in which it was used in the Middle Ages. Richly illustrated and elegantly presented, it provides valuable insights into prevailing social attitudes and values and will fascinate all readers who are interested in the history and culture of medieval Europe."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-226) and index.