The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century
The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
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BetaThe Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008319
Book • Nonfiction
England • 14th century
2008
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Ian Mortimer's The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century offers readers an immersive journey into 14th-century England, detailing daily life, social customs, and cultural norms of the period. The guide provides valuable historical insights, helping individuals understand the complexities of medieval society.
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Ian Mortimer's The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century offers engaging and immersive insights into 14th-century life, praised for its vivid detail and readability. However, some critics find it occasionally dense with information, which may overwhelm casual readers. Overall, it's lauded as both informative and entertaining for history enthusiasts.
Who Should Read The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century?
A history enthusiast captivated by immersive, accessible narratives will enjoy Ian Mortimer's The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England. Similar to fans of Barbara W. Tuchman's A Distant Mirror or Bill Bryson's At Home, readers will appreciate Mortimer's engaging, vivid portrayal of 14th-century life.
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Book • Nonfiction
England • 14th century
2008
Adult
18+ years
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