Life on a Mediaeval Barony by William Stearns Davis
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"Life on a Mediaeval Barony" by William Stearns Davis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the details of life in a typical feudal community during the thirteenth century, focusing on the barony of St. Aliquis and its various inhabitants. Through vivid descriptions, it brings to life the socio-political dynamics, customs, and daily activities that characterized medieval life, from the nobility down to the peasants. The
opening of this work introduces the reader to the barony of St. Aliquis during the late reign of King Philip Augustus. The narrative sets the context by detailing the geographical and historical background of the region, emphasizing the peace around A.D. 1220, and framing the kingdom's socio-political structure, including the baronial hierarchy. It outlines the significance of the castle as a crucial institution in feudal society and introduces key figures such as Baron Conon, who serves as a representative of the noble class, and highlights the complex relationships between lords and their vassals amid the backdrop of medieval politics and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Davis, William Stearns, 1877-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Life on a Mediaeval Barony A Picture of a Typical Feudal Community in the Thirteenth Century |
| Alternate Title |
Life on a Mediaeval Barony A Picture of a Typical Feudal Community in the 13th Century |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CB: History: History of civilization |
| Subject | Civilization, Medieval |
| Subject | Chivalry |
| Subject | Feudalism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46455 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1353 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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