Terry Jones' Medieval Lives / Edition 1

by Terry Jones, Alan Ereira

Overview

Famous for lampooning the medieval world in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Terry Jones has a real passion for and detailed knowledge of the Middle Ages. In Terry Jones' Medieval Lives, his mission is to rescue the Middle Ages from moth-eaten cliches and well-worn platitudes. Behind the stereotypes of "damsels in distress" and "knights in shining armor," there are wonderfully human stories that bring the period to life. Terry will start with the medieval archetypes—the Knight, Peasant, Damsel, Monk, Outlaw, King, Merchant, and Physician—and in the course of unravelling their role and function will introduce a host of colorful real-life characters, recreating their world by visiting key locations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780563522751
Publisher:	B B C Worldwide Americas
Publication date:	05/01/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

	Introduction	7
	Peasant	16
	Minstrel	40
	Outlaw	70
	Monk	100
	Philosopher	132
	Knight	160
	Damsel	190
	King	218
	Bibliography	248
	Acknowledgements	252
	Index	253

Editorial Reviews

Renowned for lampooning the schoolboy view of the medieval world in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Terry Jones is also regarded as a true connoisseur of the Middle Ages. In this lavish volume, he slays the dragons of cliché and platitude.

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