The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century Contributor(s): Mortimer, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 1439112908 ISBN-13: 9781439112908 Publisher: Touchstone Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - Middle Ages (449-1066) - History | Europe - Medieval |
Dewey: 942.03 |
LCCN: 2012374424 |
Physical Information: 0.89" H x 6.35" W x 9.2" (0.93 lbs) 352 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Now in paperback, a literary time machine that takes readers into the sights, smells, and tastes of the fourteenth century--a book that is revolutionary in its concept and startling in its portrayal of humanity. The past is a foreign country. This is |
Contributor Bio(s): Mortimer, Ian: - Ian Mortimer is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and was awarded the Alexander Prize in 2004 for his work on the social history of medicine. He holds a Ph.D. in history and a higher doctorate from the University of Exeter. He has written five other medieval books, most recently the revolutionary study Medieval Intrigue: Decoding Royal Conspiracies. He has also worked for several archive and historical research organizations in the U.K., where he lives with his wife and children. www.ianmortimer.com |