Annie Abram was born in London in 1869 and died in Sussex in 1930. As an historian, she contributed significantly to the twentieth-century historiography of late medieval England, researching the social, cultural and religious mores of the English laity and clergy. This title, first published in 1919, comprehensively explores the fabrics of late medieval society using evidence drawn from historical and literary works, official documents and illustrated manuscripts. Largely concentrating on the years between the start of the Black Death in 1348 and the end of the fifteenth century, a period in which we see important developments in the character and organisation of medieval England, chapters discuss the make-up of social order, life in a medieval town, the position of women in society, and the Church’s relationship with the laity. A complementary title to Social Life in England in the Fifteenth Century (Routledge Revivals, 2013), this fascinating work will be of great value to history students requiring a detailed overview of the framework of late medieval English society and culture.

Excerpt from English Life and Manners in the Later Middle Ages The study of the lives of past generations is full of difficulties, and no one is more keenly aware than myself of the imperfections of my work, but it has been so interesting and fascinating a task that I have never once regretted undertaking it. I have derived my information chie y from contemporary sources historical and literary works, official documents, and illustrated manuscripts, and for the sake of those who may wish to verify my statements, or to go further into any points for themselves, I have given references to my authorities in an appendix. It is with great pleasure that I take this opportunity of expressing my thanks to Mr. Hubert Hall and Miss E. M. Delf for their helpful suggestions and criticism, to Miss C. W. Arding and Mr. H. Chapman for the gift of photographs, to Dr. Hurry for permission to copy his admirable plan of Reading Abbey, from his Rise and Fall of Reading Abbey, published by Mr. Elliot Stock, and to Mr. Holland Young for allowing me to reproduce photographs of the George Inn, Salisbury. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

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Medieval Life describes in meticulous yet vivid detail, the manners, customs and dress during the Middle Ages and Renaissance period. Wide ranging in its coverage, it provides a complete picture of what it must have been like to be alive at this momentous point in history. Wonderfully illustrated, it is a veritable treasure-trove of information about virtually every aspect of existence - commerce and finance, domestic lives and pastimes, justice and punishments, food and hunting, cultural customs and dress, and much more. An extraordinary account of bygone days, which appeals both as a charming curiosity and a rich source of information, Medieval Life is a triumph of scholarship and the author's tour de force. Chapters include: • Condition of Persons and Land • Privileges and Rights • Private Life in the Castles, the Towns, and the Rural Districts • Food and Cookery • Hunting • Games and Pastimes • Commerce • Guilds and Trade Corporations • Taxes, Money, and Finance • Law and the Administration of Justice • Secret Tribunals • Punishments • Gipsies, Tramps, Beggars, and Cours des Miracles • Ceremonials • Costumes

Discusses the different manners and customs that were practiced by kings, knights, ladies, and peasants.

A surprising look at how medieval etiquette can improve our lives today, from the author of the popular How to Live Like a Monk Medieval people are often portrayed as having poor hygiene and table manners—licking their knives or throwing chicken bones on the floor. In the Middle Ages, however, such behavior was not tolerated. Medieval society cherished order in nearly every facet of life, from regular handwashing to daily prayer. There were consequences if you didn’t adhere to the rules of good behavior: you wouldn’t be invited to the lord’s next dinner, you wouldn’t win the battle, and you wouldn’t win the lady. Author Daniele Cybulskie explores the world of medieval etiquette, encompassing table manners and interpersonal relationships as well as running a household and ruling a kingdom. With wit and insight, Cybulskie draws on a wide variety of primary sources, from handbooks for young knights to romantic poems. Though we may no longer need best practices for things like dueling or ordering about our servants, the principles of generosity, kindness, and respect still apply today. After all, it’s a good reminder to “not talk when you have food in your mouth” and “anything you say should be entertaining, polite, and sophisticated.” Illustrated with original drawings by Anna Lobanova as well as eighty medieval artworks, Chivalry and Courtesy is full of good advice for everyone, whether you are a peasant or a knight, a student or a CEO, a king or a queen.