Chivalry and courtesy : medieval manners for a modern world
Cybulskie, Danièle2023
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Medieval people are often portrayed as having poor hygiene and table manners - licking their knives or throwing chicken bones on the floor. In the Middle Ages, however, such behaviour was not tolerated. Medieval society cherished order in nearly every facet of life, from regular handwashing to daily prayer. There were consequences if you didn't adhere to the rules of good behaviour: you wouldn't be invited to the lord's next dinner, you wouldn't win the battle, and you wouldn't win the lady. Danièle Cybulskie explores the world of etiquette from the time of Chaucer to the court of Elizabeth I, encompassing table manners and interpersonal relationships as well as running a household and ruling a kingdom.
Main title:
Chivalry and courtesy : medieval manners for a modern world / Danièle Cybulskie.
Author:
Cybulskie, Danièle, author
Imprint:
New York : Abbeville Press, 2023.
Collation:
175 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780789214690 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
390.0902
Language:
English
BRN:
2405290