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100 1 _aJacob, P. L.,
_d1806-1884
245 1 0 _aManners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period" by Paul Lacroix (Bibliophile Jacob) is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the intricate tapestry of social behaviors, traditions, and fashion that characterized life during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, offering insight into the evolution of various customs reflective of broader societal changes. The opening of the book serves as a preface where the author outlines the rationale and importance behind the study of manners and customs from these periods, asserting the significance of art and culture as expressions of societal values. Lacroix discusses the chaotic disorganization that marked the early Middle Ages, characterized by a blend of Roman, Germanic, and Christian influences that led to feudalism and a complex social hierarchy. Essential themes include the transformation of roles within this evolving society, the gradual shift from servitude to freedom, and the rich array of customs that illustrate daily life, from royalty to peasantry. The text prepares the reader for a detailed exploration of how historical factors shaped the lives of ordinary people and the nobility alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRenaissance
653 _aManners and customs
653 _aMiddle Ages
653 _aClothing and dress
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10940
999 _c52389
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