The Book of the Civilised Man - An English Translation of the Urbanus Magnus of Daniel of Beccles (Paperback)

A translation of The Book of the Civilised Man by Daniel of Beccles brings to light the social and cultural life of medieval people in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries through a previously little-known text. Known in Latin as Urbanus magnus, it is a complex and illuminating text which covers an array of topics related to social mores in the Middle Ages, including: how to be a good and moral citizen, how to dine courteously, how to maintain standards of hygiene, how to regulate your diet, and how to run your household. Often described as one of the earliest 'courtesy texts', this translation will reveal a text which cannot be easily categorised in any genre but is relevant widely for anyone with an interest in medieval life. An expansive text of enormous breadth, this translation will provide scholars new insight in areas such as social hierarchy, citizenship, morality, friendship, family ties, household administration, food consumption, standards of etiquette, and much more.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2020
First published:	2019
Editors:	Fiona Whelan • Olivia Spenser • Francesca Petrizzo
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	200
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-66132-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500
LSN:	0-367-66132-2
Barcode:	9780367661328

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