Book of the Civilised Man

Fiona Whelan

earliest edition we have, 2019 Taylor & Francis Group, 2019 188 pages

"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 century 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 co...

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Book of the Civilised Man edition · 2020 · Taylor & Francis Group · 9780367661328
Book of the Civilised Man edition · 2019 · Taylor & Francis Group · 188 pages · 9781138601260
Book of the Civilised Man edition · 2019 · Taylor & Francis Group · 9780429893087
Book of the Civilised Man edition · 2019 · Taylor & Francis Group · 188 pages · 9780429893070
Book of the Civilised Man edition · 2019 · Taylor & Francis Group · 9780429893094
Book of the Civilised Man edition · 2019 · Taylor & Francis Group · 188 pages · 9780429470226

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