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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.

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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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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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I enjoyed this Brief history of the middle ages,very much the narrator was also very good.

Informative and Interesting.

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Having read much about the late medieval period I wanted to understand more about what had led to the seismic changes of the reformation and the cultural changes seen before this period.
This is such a good account if ever aspect if life , to jump off from and to research further with good references to other experts.
Thank you!!

Thoughtful step by step walk through the influencing factors of the middle ages

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