Urban Bodies: Communal Health in Late Medieval English Towns and Cities

Autori

• Carole Rawcliffe

Parametri

• 445 pagine
• 16 ore di lettura

• Medioevo
• Saggistica
• Storia

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Challenging the common perception of English medieval towns and cities as dirty and unsanitary, this groundbreaking study offers a fresh perspective on urban life during that period. It explores the social, economic, and cultural dynamics that contributed to the development of these communities, revealing their complexities and advancements. Through meticulous research, the book uncovers how medieval towns were not only centers of trade and culture but also played a vital role in shaping modern urban environments.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2013

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