Description
Dive into the intriguing world of everyday life in 'The Peasants' Revolting Lives'. This captivating paperback book by the renowned author Terry Deary unveils the often-overlooked stories of the common folk who inhabited the fringes of society throughout history. Unlike the lavish tales reserved for the rich and privileged, this compelling narrative gives voice to the struggles and triumphs of the poor, offering a humorous yet poignant exploration of their recounted lives. With 168 pages of engaging content published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, this book will take you on a journey through centuries of hardship and resilience.
Explore the foul food, appalling toilets, and the overarching specter of disease that defined the everyday existence of the peasantry. From the anecdotes of a teacher turned child-catcher to the perilous lives of children laboring in deep coal mines, discover the harsh realities that peasant families faced. This book also highlights bizarre historical episodes, such as the story of a man who betrothed his daughter to a Holy Roman Emperor and the peculiar use of animal droppings in construction and medicine.
Not only does 'The Peasants' Revolting Lives' recount tales of woe, but it also showcases moments of levity amid adversity, featuring peculiar marriage customs, sports hazards, and educational hardships that shaped daily life.
Whether you are a history buff, a student of social issues, or simply curious about the past, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Enjoy FREE shipping across New Zealand for orders over NZD 100. Order now and immerse yourself in the untold stories of our ancestors!
By Deary, Terry
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 168
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Today we are aware of how the rich and privileged have lived in the past because historians write about them endlessly. The poor have largely been ignored and, as a result, their contributions to our modern world are harder to unearth. Skilled raconteur TERRY DEARY takes us back through the centuries with a poignant but humorous look at how life treated the common folk who scratched out a living at the very bottom of society. Their world was one of foul food, terrible toilets, danger, disease and death the last, usually premature. Discover the stories of the teacher turned child-catcher who rounded up local waifs and strays and put them to work, and the thousands of children who descended into the hazardous depths to dig for coal. Read all about the agricultural workers who escaped the Black Death only to be thwarted by greedy landowners. And would you believe the one about the man who betrothed his 7-year-old daughter to a Holy Roman Emperor, or even the brothel that was run by a bishop? On the flip side, learn how cash-strapped citizens used animal droppings for house building and as a cure for baldness; how sparrow s brains were incorporated into aphrodisiacal brews; and how mixing tea with dried elder leaves could turn an extra profit. And of the milestones that brought some meaning to ordinary lives, here are the trials and tribulations of courtship and marriage; the ruthless terrors of the sporting arena; and the harsh disciplines of education all helping to alleviate the daily grind. Th
Explore the foul food, appalling toilets, and the overarching specter of disease that defined the everyday existence of the peasantry. From the anecdotes of a teacher turned child-catcher to the perilous lives of children laboring in deep coal mines, discover the harsh realities that peasant families faced. This book also highlights bizarre historical episodes, such as the story of a man who betrothed his daughter to a Holy Roman Emperor and the peculiar use of animal droppings in construction and medicine.
Not only does 'The Peasants' Revolting Lives' recount tales of woe, but it also showcases moments of levity amid adversity, featuring peculiar marriage customs, sports hazards, and educational hardships that shaped daily life.
Whether you are a history buff, a student of social issues, or simply curious about the past, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Enjoy FREE shipping across New Zealand for orders over NZD 100. Order now and immerse yourself in the untold stories of our ancestors!
By Deary, Terry
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 168
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Today we are aware of how the rich and privileged have lived in the past because historians write about them endlessly. The poor have largely been ignored and, as a result, their contributions to our modern world are harder to unearth. Skilled raconteur TERRY DEARY takes us back through the centuries with a poignant but humorous look at how life treated the common folk who scratched out a living at the very bottom of society. Their world was one of foul food, terrible toilets, danger, disease and death the last, usually premature. Discover the stories of the teacher turned child-catcher who rounded up local waifs and strays and put them to work, and the thousands of children who descended into the hazardous depths to dig for coal. Read all about the agricultural workers who escaped the Black Death only to be thwarted by greedy landowners. And would you believe the one about the man who betrothed his 7-year-old daughter to a Holy Roman Emperor, or even the brothel that was run by a bishop? On the flip side, learn how cash-strapped citizens used animal droppings for house building and as a cure for baldness; how sparrow s brains were incorporated into aphrodisiacal brews; and how mixing tea with dried elder leaves could turn an extra profit. And of the milestones that brought some meaning to ordinary lives, here are the trials and tribulations of courtship and marriage; the ruthless terrors of the sporting arena; and the harsh disciplines of education all helping to alleviate the daily grind. Th