The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England

Step into the fascinating world of the Middle Ages with 'The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England' by Ian Mortimer. This unique historical guide offers readers an immersive experience, allowing you to envision the sights, sounds, and smells of 14th century England. What would you eat in a medieval banquet? Where would you stay if you were visiting as a peasant or a lord? Mortimer's groundbreaking approach makes history not just a subject to learn but an adventure to experience. With 368 pages filled with captivating insights, this book transforms your understanding of medieval life, illuminating the customs, challenges, and everyday realities of the era. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about the past, this entertaining guide is your gateway to understanding the vibrant tapestry of medieval society, from the feudal system to the fascinating intricacies of their daily lives. Perfect for anyone interested in historical fiction, travel literature, or medieval studies, 'The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England' is an essential addition to your bookshelf. Dive into a revolutionary historical narrative that is as informative as it is entertaining, and discover why Mortimer is hailed as 'the most remarkable medieval historian of our time.' Enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase and embark on an unforgettable journey through the ages today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781845950996
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 368


Description:

Discover an original, entertaining and illuminating guide to a completely different world- England in the Middle Ages.

Imagine you could travel back to the fourteenth century. What would you see, and hear, and smell? Where would you stay? What are you going to eat? And how are you going to test to see if you are going down with the plague?

In The Time Traveller's Guide Ian Mortimer's radical new approach turns our entire understanding of history upside down. History is not just something to be studied; it is also something to be lived, whether that's the life of a peasant or a lord. The result is perhaps the most astonishing history book you are ever likely to read; as revolutionary as it is informative, as entertaining as it is startling.

'Ian Mortimer is the most remarkable medieval historian of our time' The Times

'After The Canterbury Tales this has to be the most entertaining book ever written about the middle ages' Guardian

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