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A Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages

By: Martyn Whittock
Narrated by: John Telfer
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A fascinating new portrait of Medieval Britain that brings together the everyday and the extraordinary. Using wide-ranging evidence, Martyn Whittock shines a light on Britain in the Middle Ages, bringing it vividly to life. Thus we glimpse 11th century rural society through a conversation between a ploughman and his master. The life of Dick Whittington illuminates the rise of the urban elite. The stories of Roger 'The Raker' who drowned in his own sewage, a 'merman' imprisoned in Orford Castle, and the sufferings of the Jews of Bristol reveal the extraordinary diversity of medieval society.

Through these characters and events - and using the latest discoveries and research - the dynamic and engaging panorama of medieval England is revealed. Martyn Whittock is Head of Humanities and History at Kingdown School, Warminster. He is a lecturer in local history and has written numerous textbooks for the educational market. He has been a consultant for the BBC, English Heritage, and the National Trust and has written for Medieval History magazine and archaeological journals.

©2009 Martyn Whittock (P)2012 Audible Ltd Europe Great Britain Medieval Middle Ages England
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A good history, well written and researched and well read. With each chapter moving smoothly into the next. Well worth the read.

Back in the dark ages.

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Very disappointed that I bought this book. It's a very boring list of facts, no conversation, as suggested by the interview with a ploughman in the sample.

It's like listening to a tedious exam essay.

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very enjoyable book. Chapters are well broken down and easy to follow. I have listened to it twice already and it really has given me a flavour of what life was like in the middle ages.

Excellent

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Thoroughly informative, provided all the information I wanted to know in regard to life in the middle ages. Will need to hear it again to fully absorb so much detail, but that's the beauty of the audio library availability.

Life in the middle ages.

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Thoroughly enjoyed listening to John Telfer narrating. It’s turned out to be another book that I shall buy to read for myself.
Excellent!

Fascinating

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