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Book review: Pagan’s Crusade

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Pagan’s Crusade by Catherine Jinks. New York: Collins. 2004. 272 pages. I learned about Pagan’s Crusade on a medieval history list, where a poster recommended it for young adults. Pagan, a 16-year-old product of war rape who arises from the grimy underbelly of … Continue reading →

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Book review: Growing Up in Medieval London: The Experience of Childhood in History

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Growing Up in Medieval London: The Experience of Childhood in History by Barbara A. Hanawalt. Not recommended. University of Minnesota history professor Barbara Hanawalt uses an array of primary sources, from court cases and Hustings Wills to contemporary books of advice, to … Continue reading →

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Book review: Life in a Medieval Village

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Life in a Medieval Village by Frances and Joseph Gies. Recommended. Life in a Medieval Village is one of a series, including Life in a Medieval City and Life in a Medieval Castle, written by Frances and Joseph Gies. This series rarely touches upon the great … Continue reading →

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