Fifteenth-Century Attitudes: Perceptions of Society in Late Medieval England

by Rosemary Horrox (Editor)

This collection of essays takes a fresh and invigorating look at late-medieval English society by focusing not on how people lived but on how they saw the world and their place in it. Alongside contributions on how different social groups saw themselves and were seen by others are more general discussions of key aspects of fifteenth-century life: attitudes to the rule of law, to the power of the ruler, to education, to honour and service, and finally to death.

Genres: History, British Literature, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published November 25, 1994

Reviews

[Debby Taylor-Lane · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent and informative book for anyone interested in the "why" behind fifteenth century actions.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unfortunately, I had to skim most of this book for the pertinent information I needed, but it is an engaging and well-written book for anyone interested in this place and time.