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1) Knight
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English
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"Traces the life of a typical knight in medieval times from birth to death, including childhood, becoming a knight, going to war, pilgrimages, and knightly duties. Includes primary source quotes"--Provided by publisher.
2) Stonemason
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English
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"Traces the life of a typical stonemason in medieval times from birth to death, including childhood, training, masonry jobs that were available, and retirement. Includes primary source quotes"--Provided by publisher.
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"This book investigates the life and world of Bede (c. 673-735), foremost scholar of the early Middle Ages and 'the father of English history'. It examines his notable feats, including calculating the first tide-tables; playing a role in the creation of the Ceolfrith Bibles and the Lindisfarne Gospels; writing the earliest extant Old English poetry and the earliest translation of part of the Bible into English; and composing his famous Ecclesiastical...