02432cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000180011324500290013124600770016024600720023726400510030930000470036033600260040733700260043333800360045950000310049550800830052652013040060953400450191365300300195865300460198885600430203499900170207717848UtSlPG20260610133421.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aBenson, Edwin10aLife in a mediæval city1 aLife in a mediaeval city :  illustrated by York in the fifteenth century1 aLife in a mediaeval city :  illustrated by York in the 15th century 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-02-24  aR. Cedron, gvb, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Life in a Mediæval City: Illustrated by York in the XVth Century" by Edwin Benson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and society of York during the 15th century, a time framed at the close of the Middle Ages. It likely explores the diverse aspects of urban life, including governance, civic duties, trade, social classes, and architectural features that define this notable English city.  The opening of this work introduces readers to the historical significance of the 15th century in England, positioning it as a bridge between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Benson highlights the transformative social structures and political unrest of the time, detailing how York emerged as a city of importance due to its strategic location and political status. The introductory chapter paints a vivid picture of the socio-political landscape, mentioning critical events like the Wars of the Roses while also emphasizing York's resilience in municipal governance and urban life amidst the turbulence of national affairs. Through the framework established in the beginning, readers are encouraged to delve deeper into the intricate tapestry of life in a medieval city as explored throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aYork (England) -- History  aYork (England) -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17848  c59234d59234