Growing up in the Middle Ages - ECU Libraries Catalog

Growing up in the Middle Ages / Paul B. Newman.

Author/creator	Newman, Paul B., 1961-
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, ©2007.
Description	xii, 299 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Supplemental Content	Table of contents only
Subject(s)	Children--Europe --History. Civilization, Medieval. Social history--Medieval, 500-1500.

Contents	Introduction -- Birth and baptism -- Caring for infants and children -- Play -- Clothing and dress -- Care and discipline -- Formal education -- University education -- Training for a career and earning a living -- Peasants, craftsmen, merchants -- Training for a career and earning a living -- The clergy and nobility -- Coming of age -- Appendices -- Bibliography -- Index.
Abstract	"This work examines day-to-day childhood experiences during the Middle Ages, focusing on all social classes of children. Chapters cover birth and baptism; early childhood; playing; clothing; care and discipline; formal education; university education; career training for peasants, craftsmen, merchants, clergy and nobility; and coming of age"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-291) and index.
LCCN	2007002650
ISBN	9780786430840 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN	0786430842 (softcover : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	HQ792.E8N49 2007	✔ Available	Place Hold