Kaveri Book Service Manners, Customs and Dress During the Middle Ages and Renaissance Period

by P.L. Jacob

A cultural history of the Middle Ages amd Renaissance Period, focussing on various aspects of public and private everyday life of society, such as hunting, games, guilds, costumes and many more, and their development from ancient times to Renaissance. Illustrated with over 400 images. "What an ardent struggle during that long period! and how full, too, of emotion is its picture! Society tends to reconstitute itself in every aspect." Originally published in 1876.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Medieval, Reference, Historical, Medieval History, Classics

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1877

About the author

Pseudonym of Paul LaCroix, also known as "P.L. Jacob, bibliophile" and "Le Bibliophile Jacob".

Reviews

[Fredrick Danysh]

An encompassing background of the Middle Ages and Renaissance period is presented in this work. It cover both the elite and the peasants looking at among other things customs, living and work conditions, food, dress, and religion. It gives a good overview and is an interesting addition to the library of anyone interested in the history of Europe during these periods.

[Noka]

I love this book. It's one of those books that you can put down and pick up as you wish, and always learn something new. The book covers a wide range of topics from divorce law to banquet menus. By the end of the book, I felt as though I had a complete understanding of the time and it's setting.

[Kilian Metcalf]

I was too strapped for cash to buy a hard copy. Unfortunately Kindle doesn't show any of the illustrations that would make this book invaluable to an SCA member. Still, filled with good background information. You get what you pay for, and this book was free.

[Heather]

The sections on Jewish and Romani people were incredibly fucking racist. There are better books out there.

[Danelle]

This is a good introduction to customs and dress, despite its age. I would recommend looking at some of the newer works in this area, as many are more detailed.

[Tech Nossomy]

Expansive and well-written, this book provides a wealth of information on life in the Middle Ages by both the working class and the bourgeoisie. Even though the subject matter is largely France-centric, it is often brought into a more Europe-broad context as well as where applicable historical context, ie Roman / Egyptian / etc.

The many anecdotes are another reason the book is highly readable. Though first published in 1877, the information presented still largely holds up and brings to the fore the message that society back then was, as it is now, dependent on societal organisation, such as guilds, money exchange, taxation, and trade agreements. Writing style is matter of factly.

Available on Project Gutenberg.

[Mario Sergio]

É interessante observar e verificar os costumes desta época da história e sobre o qual as pessoas tem poucas e distorcidas impressões.

São abordadas questões sobre as condições das pessoas, costumes, privilégios, direitos, a vida privada nos castelos, comidas, caça e jogos, comércio, dinheiro e finanças e muitos mais coisas sobre povos tais como ciganos e judeus.

O que peca é a formatação. As ilustrações estão indicadas, mas não estão nessa versão razão pela qual eu dei apenas 3 estrelas.

Mas vale a pena para quem desejar se informar sobre esses e outros aspectos da vida na idade média.

[Alan Lampe]

Paul covers many aspects of medieval life. You really get a better understanding of how people lived back then. There isn't a bibliography at the end, or an index, or even a notes section. Which is slightly confusing because at the bottom of some pages are letters, ranging from A to 4A. I couldn't find anything that indicates what those letters are for. Still, if you are an author and want to start learning about the Medieval Life during the Middle Ages, this is a wonderful resource.

[Doris Raines]

NICE BOOK.

[Annette McIntyre]

Could be useful

Lots of descriptions are given for clothing from the time periods of the title. However, there are no pictures, even though the text refers to many illustrations.

[Tracy Shea]

Enjoyed this book on the intricacies of my favorite historical time period.

[Lindsay]

This was a painful book to read, but finally it is done.

[Jorvon Carter]

It's a little biased in favor of Christianity, but otherwise it contains a lot of information about the European Middle Ages.

[Jason]

Absent data from most of the leader's soundbites past, present, and more than probably the future.

[Deborah Pommer]

I listened to the audiobook edition while at work.

[Velvetink]

kindle

[Chic]

Good review, worth the read.