title: The Middle Ages Unlocked: A Guide to Life in Medieval England, 10501300
author: Gillian Polack BA  MA  PhD
description: Authors Polack and Kania present readers with a comprehensive examination of life, including law, religion, education, the landscape, the arts, and the conceptual use of and belief in magic during the Middle Ages in England. The authors cover the people of Medieval England; the life phases of people during the Middle Ages in England; the government, religious life, military, farming practices, hunting practices, crafting and arts of Medieval England, and many other related subjects. Gillian Polack is an independent historian and novelist. Katrin Kania is an independent textile archaeologist. (<i>Protoview</i>)
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