Gold and Gilt, Pots and Pins: Possessions and People in Medieval Britain

ISBN-13: 9780199264544 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 456 str.

David A Hinton

Opis

In this highly illustrated book, David Hinton looks at what possessions meant to people at every level of society in Britain in the middle ages, from elaborate gold jewellery to clay pots, and provides a fascinating window into the society of the middle ages. Gold and Gilt, Pots and Pins is about things worn and used in Britain throughout the Middle Ages, from the great treasure hoards that mark the end of the Roman Empire to the new expressions of ideas promoted by the Renaissance and Reformation.

Recenzje

Though this book is innovative for it's "big picture" approach, its value as a detailed reference work for anyone working on medieval clothing and textiles of the British Isles cannot be overstated.