The City in Medieval Europe (Life in Medieval Europe)

Read about the rise of many of medieval Europe s greatest cities, from the canals of Venice to the crowded streets of London. Learn how these cities were founded, how they were governed, the trade they spurred, and what everyday life was like for a city s people. Bibliography, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Primary Sources, Sidebars. Introduction: The medieval age The rise of the medieval city Governing a city Walled cities Hearth and home The city community A center of commerce An urban upbringing Food and festivities Deadly disasters Glossary. Describes how cities formed in medieval Europe, how they were governed, and what everyday life was like for the people who lived in them.