Chivalry and Courtesy: Medieval Manners for a Modern World

by Danièle Cybulskie

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789214695
• ISBN13: 9780789214690
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Abbeville Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 8.0"