Changes in the Nature of War in Early Fourteenth Century Tuscany
Changes in the Nature of War in Early Fourteenth Century Tuscany By Louis Green War and Society, Vol.1:1 (1983) Introduction: In northern and…
Lincoln c. 850-1100 : a study in economic and urban growth
The dissertation investigates the increasing number and complexity of towns between c. 850 and c. 1100, through the detailed study of Lincoln in this period.
Medieval Muslim Perceptions of Constantinople
Shows how the Islamic views on the Byzantine city of Constantinople as shown in various chronicles, religious traditions, geographical texts and literary tales.
The Wine Trade in Bristol in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries
The Wine Trade in Bristol in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries By Catherine R. Pitt MA Thesis, University of Bristol, 2006 Abstract: Bristol…
Constantinople and the Heavenly Jerusalem?: through the imperial palace
Constantinople and the Heavenly Jerusalem?: through the imperial palace By Maria Christina Carile Paper given at the 21st International Congress of Byzantine Studies(2006) Introduction:…
The Rouen Riot and Conan’s Leap
In the course of the eleventh century, and more commonly in the twelfth, many of the growing towns of Western Europe were disrupted by communal riots.
`For Whatever Ales Ye’: Women as Consumers and Producers in Late Medieval Scottish Towns
`For Whatever Ales Ye’: Women as Consumers and Producers in Late Medieval Scottish Towns By Elizabeth Ewan Women in Scotland: c.1100 – c.1750,…
Le Menagier de Paris: A Parisian Bourgeoisie Household in 1400
Le Menagier de Paris: A Parisian Bourgeoisie Household in 1400 Luckhardt, Courtney Quaestio: UCLA Undergraduate History Journal (2002) Abstract In about the year 1400,…
Oxford Carpenters, 1370-1530
Oxford Carpenters, 1370-1530 By Eric A. Gee Oxoniensia, Vol. 17-18 (1952-3) Introduction: For some time past much interest has been centred on the…
The urbanizing of Staffordshire: the first phases
The urbanizing of Staffordshire: the first phases By Christopher Dyer Staffordshire Studies, Vol.14 (2002) Synopsis: The aim of this lecture is to highlight…
A Targeted public. Public services in late medieval Bruges and Ghent
A Targeted public. Public services in late medieval Bruges and Ghent By Jelle Haemers and Wouter Ryckbosch Urban History, Vol.37:2 (2010) Abstract: Though…
“Maistrin” (Mastress) and Business-Woman Jewish Upper Class Women in Late Medieval Austria
“Maistrin” (Mastress) and Business-Woman Jewish Upper Class Women in Late Medieval Austria Keil, Martha Jewish Studies Public Lectures II (1996-1997) Abstract Apart from…
Changes in London’s economic hinterland as indicated by debt cases in the Court of Common Pleas
Changes in London’s economic hinterland as indicated by debt cases in the Court of Common Pleas By Derek Keene Paper given at a…
Water, Public Hygiene and Fire Control in Medieval Towns: Facing Collective Goods Problems while Ensuring the Quality of Life
Why common waters in towns managed quite intensively were rather early in medieval history, but public hygiene and fire prevention even in the later Middle Ages were often not ensured sufficiently?
Churches as Pre-Historic Ritual Monuments: A Review and Phenomenological Perspective from Somerset
Churches as Pre-Historic Ritual Monuments: A Review and Phenomenological Perspective from Somerset Corcos, Nick Assemblage, Issue 6 (2001) Abstract It is probably fair…
Taxations of Colchester, A.D. 1296 and 1301
Taxations of Colchester, A.D. 1296 and 1301 By George Rickword Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society, New Series 9 (1903-5) Introduction: Among the…
Hierarchies and fractals: Ecclesiastical revenues as indicator for the distribution of relative demographic and economic potential within the cities and regions of the Late Byzantine Empire in the early 14th century
Hierarchies and fractals: Ecclesiastical revenues as indicator for the distribution of relative demographic and economic potential within the cities and regions of the…
Women and Men in the Brewer’s Gild of London
Women and Men in the Brewer’s Gild of London By Judith M. Bennett The Salt of Common Life: Individuality and Choice in the…
Medieval walls of Kilmallock continue to be restored
Conservation work on one of Ireland’s most historic town walls is almost complete, Limerick County Council announced today. The local authority, through a…
Streets and Public Spaces in Constantinople
Streets and Public Spaces in Constantinople By Albrecht Berger Dumbarton Oaks Papers, No. 54 (2000) Introduction: This paper will mainly address the question…
Ports, plagues and politics: explaining Italian city growth 1300–1861
Ports, plagues and politics: explaining Italian city growth 1300–1861 By Maarten Bosker, Steven Brakman, Harry Garretsen, Herman de Jon and Marc Schramm European…
The politics of violence and trade: Denia and Pisa in the eleventh century
The politics of violence and trade: Denia and Pisa in the eleventh century By Travis Bruce Journal of Medieval History, Vol. 32 (2006)…
Pilgrimage and Towns in Medieval Christianity
Christian pilgrimage was important for medieval towns and cultures. ‘Pilgrimage’ means visiting religious places where certain meaningful and important events happened, to entreat supernatural help and also keep religious responsibilities.
I was Sick and You Visited Me: The Hospital of Saint John in Brussels and its Patrons
Hospitals are at their simplest levels a microcosm of town life in the Middle Ages. They provide a snapshot of medieval life and demonstrate the everyday workings of medieval people.
The Network of the Urban Revolts in Northern France
Among them, the urban revolts in Northern France such as the Revolt of Etienne Marcel, Maillotins, and Cabochiens, are noteworthy. Etienne Marcel tried to control the monarchy through the Estate General, Maillotins protest the tax, and Cabochiens demand the reform of monarchy.