Project Gutenberg 2006-02-24 Public domain in the USA. 237 Benson, Edwin Life in a mediæval city : $b illustrated by York in the XVth century Life in a mediaeval city : illustrated by York in the fifteenth century Life in a mediaeval city : illustrated by York in the 15th century R. Cedron, gvb, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Life in a Mediæval City: Illustrated by York in the XVth Century" by Edwin Benson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and society of York during the 15th century, a time framed at the close of the Middle Ages. It likely explores the diverse aspects of urban life, including governance, civic duties, trade, social classes, and architectural features that define this notable English city. The opening of this work introduces readers to the historical significance of the 15th century in England, positioning it as a bridge between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Benson highlights the transformative social structures and political unrest of the time, detailing how York emerged as a city of importance due to its strategic location and political status. The introductory chapter paints a vivid picture of the socio-political landscape, mentioning critical events like the Wars of the Roses while also emphasizing York's resilience in municipal governance and urban life amidst the turbulence of national affairs. Through the framework established in the beginning, readers are encouraged to delve deeper into the intricate tapestry of life in a medieval city as explored throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en York (England) -- History York (England) -- Social life and customs DA Text Category: History - British Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages 182113 2025-10-07T13:07:19.909396 text/html 181332 2021-07-19T01:42:24 text/html 1291366 2025-10-07T13:07:27.201348 application/epub+zip 1287970 2025-10-07T13:07:23.196361 application/epub+zip 129949 2025-10-07T13:07:21.905404 application/epub+zip 1430545 2025-10-07T13:07:30.293338 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1411508 2025-10-07T13:07:26.136407 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 245003 2022-09-08T13:20:42.342279 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 157967 2025-10-07T13:07:19.424382 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 157722 2021-07-19T01:44:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18308 2025-10-07T13:07:30.457314 application/rdf+xml 15106 2025-10-07T13:07:22.432366 image/jpeg 3926 2025-10-07T13:07:22.175383 image/jpeg 59696 2021-07-19T01:44:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 1171970 2021-07-19T01:45:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 1263208 2025-10-07T13:07:19.983411 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog