Chivalry and Courtesy: Medieval Manners for a Modern World [Hardcover]

Medieval people are often portrayed as having poor hygiene and table mannerslicking their knives or throwing chicken bones on the floor. In the Middle Ages, however, such behavior was not tolerated. Medieval society cherished order in nearly every facet of life, from regular handwashing to daily prayer. There were consequences if you didnt adhere to the rules of good behavior: you wouldnt be invited to the lords next dinner, you wouldnt win the battle, and you wouldnt win the lady. Playful, learned, and bursting with golden nuggets of informationa joyful book that shows us how medieval history still matters in surprising ways. A must read for anyone who wants to brush up on the finer points of etiquette, or who just wants to be a better human being. Dani?le Cybulskie has done it again: no one is better at bringing the medieval world to life. . . . Theres so much to learn from the Middle Ages, and this wonderful booksupremely elegant, witty, expert, and wiseis the ideal guide.