The Medieval Calendar Year

by Bridget Ann Henisch

The Medieval Calendar Year celebrates the pictorial convention known as "The Labors of the Months" and the ways it was used in the Middle Ages. Richly illustrated and elegantly presented, it provides valuable insights into prevailing social attitudes and values and will fascinate all readers who are interested in the history and culture of medieval Europe.

The "Labors" cycle was most popular during the High Middle Ages (ca. 1200-1500)...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271019042
• ISBN13: 9780271019048
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"