The book of the civilised man : an English translation of the Urbanus Magnus of Daniel of Beccles /

The book of the civilised man : an English translation of the Urbanus Magnus of Daniel of Beccles /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Whelan, Fiona E. (Fiona Elizabeth), 1986- author.
Edition:	First edition.
Imprint:	Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group, 2019. ©2019
Description:	vii, 187 pages ; 24 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Daniel, -- of Beccles. Urbanus magnus. Interpersonal relations -- England -- History -- To 1500. Latin literature, Medieval and modern -- England -- History and criticism. Manners and customs in literature. Latin poetry, Medieval and modern -- Translations into English. Interpersonal relations. Latin literature, Medieval and modern. Latin poetry, Medieval and modern. Manners and customs. Manners and customs in literature. Moral conditions. England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485. England -- Moral conditions. England. Criticism, interpretation, etc. History. Translations.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11890656

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Other authors / contributors:	Spenser, Olivia, author. Petrizzo, Francesca, 1990- author.
ISBN:	9781138601260 1138601268 9780429470226 9780429893087 9780429893094 9780429893070
Notes:	"A commentary accompanies the text, to support the reader in understanding its intricacies and challenges" - Introduction. Includes bibliographical references and index. Translated from the Latin.
Summary:	"A translation of The Book of the Civilised Man by Daniel of Beccles brings to light the social and cultural life of medieval people in the twelfth and thirteenth century through a previously little-known text. Known in Latin as Urbanus magnus, it is a complex and illuminating text which covers an array of topics related to social mores in the Middle Ages, including: how to be a good and moral citizen, how to dine courteously, how to maintain standards of hygiene, how to regulate your diet, and how to run your household. Often described as one of the earliest 'courtesy texts', this translation will reveal a text which cannot be easily categorised in any genre but is relevant widely for anyone with an interest in medieval life. An expansive text of enormous breadth, this translation will provide scholars new insight in areas such as social hierarchy, citizenship, morality, friendship, family ties, household administration, food consumption, standards of etiquette, and much more."
Other form:	ebook version : 9780429893087

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