The Middle Ages Unlocked

A Guide to Life in Medieval England, 1050–1300

Gillian Polack (Professor of Medieval Studies), Dr. Katrin Kania, BA, PhD, Elizabeth Chadwick

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Amberley Publishing
11 August 2016

History; British & Irish history; Medieval history

To our modern minds, the Middle Ages seem to mix the well-known and familiar with wildly alien concepts and circumstances. The Middle Ages Unlocked provides an invaluable introduction to this complex and dynamic period in England. Exploring a wide range of topics from law, religion and education to landscape, art and magic, between the eleventh and early fourteenth centuries, the structures, institutions and circumstances that formed the basis for daily life and society are revealed. Drawing on their expertise in history and archaeology, Dr Gillian Polack and Dr Katrin Kania look at the tangible aspects of daily life ranging from the raw materials used for crafts, clothing and jewellery to housing and food in order to bring the Middle Ages to life. The Middle Ages Unlocked dispels modern assumptions about this period to uncover the complex tapestry of medieval England and the people who lived there.

By: Gillian Polack (Professor of Medieval Studies), Dr. Katrin Kania, BA, PhD
Foreword by: Elizabeth Chadwick
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 124mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 331g
ISBN: 9781445660219
ISBN 10: 1445660210
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 11 August 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Gillian Polack is a novelist, editor and medieval historian as well as a lecturer. She has been published in both the academic world and the world of historical fiction. Katrin Kania is a freelance textile archaeologist and teacher as well as a published academic. She has published books and articles in both German and English. New York Times bestselling medieval historical novelist Elizabeth Chadwick.

Reviews for The Middle Ages Unlocked: A Guide to Life in Medieval England, 1050–1300

'Wise, entertaining and crammed with historical knowledge. This one's a keeper.' -- Elizabeth Chadwick 'Factual, fascinating, educational and entertaining.' -- Helen Hollick 'A fascinating insight into all things medieval.' -- Felicity Pulman 'Listen up, writers! The Middle Ages Unlocked is the go-to book for information on the Middle Ages.' -- Jack Dann 'This well-researched, accessible and absorbing compendium provides rich, precise and often surprising information for anyone wanting to know more about this period of history.' -- Sophie Masson