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Life in a Mediaeval City, Illustrated by York in the XVth Century

by Edwin Benson

A short and gentle overview of mediaeval life in a large city. It lightly covers the class structure of society, local government, guilds, pageantry and punishment. The author has an easy, rhythmic style which leaves the reader wanting to find out more.(Summary by Peter Yearsley)

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Total running time: 2:19:27
Read by Peter Yearsley

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• 1 – Chap. 1: Introduction; Chap. 2: Important factors affecting the history of York – 00:07:54
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• 2 – Chap. 3: Appearance – 00:39:01
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• 3 – Chap. 4: Civic Life, Parliamentary and National Life – 00:20:32
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• 4 – Chap. 4: Business life – 00:21:42
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• 5 – Chap. 4: Religious life – 00:23:03
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• 6 – Chap. 4: Education, Entertainment, Classes; Chap. 5: Conclusion – 00:27:15
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Cataloged on April 01, 2009