• A Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages

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  • By: Martyn Whittock
  • Narrated by: John Telfer
  • Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (91 ratings)

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A Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages

By: Martyn Whittock
Narrated by: John Telfer
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Publisher's summary

A fascinating new portrait of Medieval Britain that brings together the everyday and the extraordinary. Using wide-ranging evidence, Martyn Whittock shines a light on Britain in the Middle Ages, bringing it vividly to life. Thus we glimpse 11th century rural society through a conversation between a ploughman and his master. The life of Dick Whittington illuminates the rise of the urban elite. The stories of Roger 'The Raker' who drowned in his own sewage, a 'merman' imprisoned in Orford Castle, and the sufferings of the Jews of Bristol reveal the extraordinary diversity of medieval society.

Through these characters and events - and using the latest discoveries and research - the dynamic and engaging panorama of medieval England is revealed. Martyn Whittock is Head of Humanities and History at Kingdown School, Warminster. He is a lecturer in local history and has written numerous textbooks for the educational market. He has been a consultant for the BBC, English Heritage, and the National Trust and has written for Medieval History magazine and archaeological journals.

©2009 Martyn Whittock (P)2012 Audible Ltd
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Really good book

I really enjoyed this book. one if the better history books I've read/listened to. Great reader, content was easy to listen to. Interesting all the way through.

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Where does A Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I enjoyed this book. It was just what I was looking for to answer some questions about daily life in the middle ages.

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I found the information about the daily life in England before the Norman Conquest really interesting.

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His voice was fine, but he tended not to pause or break between sections.

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fantastic

great history, I loved the England piece but mostly about the Catholic Church. I love it.

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