The Goodman of Paris (Le Ménagier de Paris): A Treatise on Moral and Domestic Economy by A Citizen of...

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Eileen Power

The Goodman of Paris (Le Ménagier de Paris)

A Treatise on Moral and Domestic Economy by A Citizen of Paris, c.1393

Eileen Power

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English

Boydell & Brewer
30 March 2006

History; Christian life & practice; Home & house maintenance

A first-hand view of life in medieval France, as seen through the eyes of an elderly man instructing his young wife. The Goodman of Paris (Le Menagier de Paris) wrote this book for the instruction of his young wife around 1393. He was a wealthy and learned man, a member of that enlightened haute bourgeoisie upon which the French monarchy was coming to lean with increasing confidence.

When he wrote his Treatise he was at least sixty but had recently married a young wife some forty years his junior. It fell to her to make his declining years comfortable,but it was his task to make it easy for her to do so. The first part deals with her religious and moral duties: as well as giving a unique picture of the medieval view of wifely behaviour it is illustrated by a series of storiesdrawn from the Goodman's extensive reading and personal experience.

In the second part he turns from theory to practice and from soul to body, compiling the most exhaustive treatise on household management which has come downto us from the middle ages. Gardening, hiring of servants, the purchase and preparation of food are all covered, culminating in a detailed and elaborate cookery book. Sadly the author died before he could complete the third section on hawking, games and riddles.

This unique glimpse of medieval domestic life presents a worldly, dignified and compelling picture in the words of a man of sensibility and substance.

The distinguished historian EILEEN POWER was Professor of Economic History at the University of Cambridge.

Translated by: Eileen Power
Imprint: Boydell & Brewer
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 388g
ISBN: 9781843832225
ISBN 10: 1843832224
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 30 March 2006
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Goodman of Paris (Le Ménagier de Paris): A Treatise on Moral and Domestic Economy by A Citizen of Paris, c.1393

This is a lovely book - full of interesting facts and insights for the archaeologist and historian but also with wonderful human stories. FINDS RESEARCH GROUP NEWSLETTER A must for writers and re-enactors, and a fascinating, entertaining read for anyone who has ever run a household. HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW Essential reading for the armchair historian or the more active re-enactor. An excellent publication. WWW.RANDLESREVIEWS.CO.UK An important text that deserves to remain in publication, especially in paperback form. YEAR'S WORK IN ENGLISH STUDIES