Voices of Medieval England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales: Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life (Voices of an Era)

Voices of Medieval England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales: Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life (Voices of an Era)

by Linda Mitchell (Author)

Synopsis

This volume provides a selection of primary documents from medieval England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, thereby enabling readers to directly access information about life long ago in the region.


* Provides tools and techniques for effectively evaluating the meaning and importance of the documents

* Enables students to effectively incorporate information from primary documents into various school and personal research projects

* Includes an Ask Yourself section of questions about the document and the source era as well as a Topics to Consider section that suggests themes to explore in an essay, online project, or class presentation

$145.86

Quantity

20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 312
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: 30 Sep 2016

ISBN 10: 1610697871
ISBN 13: 9781610697873

Media Reviews
These fascinating documents, from instructions on how to slay toothache-causing worms to the gritty details of medieval Scottish prisons, are perfect for students of medieval history. - Booklist
Clearly intended as a teaching tool, this volume is a good introductory resource for the study of medieval Britain and Ireland. Summing Up: Recommended. High school through undergraduate students; general readers. - Choice
Mitchell chose materials from the Celtic regions (as well as the British Isles) that were not previously published in other source books . . . . For high school students and readers seeking an intimate look at history, who will appreciate the in-text definitions, appendix of biographical sketches, and glossary. - Library Journal
Author Bio

Linda E. Mitchell is Martha Jane Phillips Starr/Missouri Distinguished Professor of Women's and Gender Studies at University of Missouri-Kansas City.