Manners and customs in the Middle Ages
By: written by Marsha Groves.
Series: The medieval world
Publisher: Crabtree Pub.
Published: 2006
Place of publication: St. Catherines, ON
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780778713579; 9780778713890
Subjects: Civilization, Medieval -- Juvenile literature.; Europe -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.; Europe -- History -- 476-1492 -- Juvenile literature.
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: "In the Middle Ages, it was important for everyone to dress and act according to their position in society. This intriguing new book describes the different manners and customs that were practiced by kings, knights, ladies, peasants, and religious officials b6s on the battlefield, in a monastery, at weddings, and at a funerals. Topics include b5s knights and chivalry b5s rules that noble youth had to follow when serving their lord and lady b5s books of manners b5s the tradition of monks and nuns eating in silence b5s wedding customs, such as the wedding ring and the bridal veil b5s the belief that women should be humble and obedient b5s rituals for pregnancy, birth, and birthdays b5s harvest celebrations b5s the tradition of the twelve days of Christmas and the burning of the yule log b5s superstitions about health and hygiene b5s burial rituals."--Publisher's website (www.crabtreebooks.com)
Notes: Includes glossary and index.

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