Life in a Mediaeval City, Illustrated by York in the XVth Century
Edwin Benson
Read by Peter Yearsley
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) (2 hr 19 min)
Chapters
01 - Chapter I: Introduction; Chapter II: Important Factors Affecting the Hist… | 7:54 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
02 - Chapter III: Appearance | 39:01 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
03 - Chapter IV: Civil Life, Parliamentary and National Life | 20:32 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
04 - Chapter IV: Business Life | 21:42 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
05 - Chapter IV: Religious Life | 23:03 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
06 - Chapter IV: Education, Entertainment, Classes; Chapter V: Conclusion | 27:15 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
Reviews
excellent!
Basil Simon - MLC
This perfectly read literature had me addicted from beginning to end. It provides an in depth viewcof life from every aspect in the ancient city of York in England. At time it felt like I was there! fantastic! a great education and thoroughly immersive entertainment for the bed time listener such as myself!
Matthew ferrari
really nice descriptions easily understood and for those who have not gotten into politics, when he refers to "the corporation" he is referring to a city or community using civil law
informative and entertaining
smooney
An excellent presentation by Mr Yearsly
Fascinating!
Michele Fry
It is hard to find literature that describes how people lived in olden times. The arts, the crafts, the trades. Communications before telephones and newspapers. Government. The part the church played in education, social cohesion, and justice. I’d love to visit York today. Peter Yearsley is a wonderful reader too, love the British accent.
fabulous
Unicorn
Highly accurate and beautifully read! Well written/ very academic too !!! Loved it ! Heard it like 2 dozen times. Thanks all. Time well spent.
I loved this insightful text.
A LibriVox Listener
The reader did a wonderful job and it was a pleasure to listen to.
Enjoyed it very much!
Sandy
I only wish it was longer! Fine job done by reader. Thank you!
great book
Brendan
a really great book is it a listen to and beautifully red very interesting