Historical Timeline: Today in Medieval History
On this date, August 27th, in medieval history:
1172 - Marguerite married Henry Plantagenet and was crowned Queen of England
Medieval Historical Fiction Novel of the Week
Death Comes As Epiphany: A Catherine LeVendeur Mystery by Sharan Newman
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Forge Books (January 5, 2002)
Average Customer Review on Amazon: 4 stars
Editorial Review from Publishers Weekly:
A medievalist breathes life and vigor into the scholastic debates and religious controversies of 12th-century France in this entrancing mystery debut. Catherine LeVendeur, a young novice and scholar […]
Medieval History Term of the Week: Joist
Joist
Etymology: Middle English giste, joiste, from Anglo-French giste, from Vulgar Latin *jacitum, from Latin jac?re to lie
One of parallel timbers stretched from wall to wall, to support the floor-boards. Laid flat earlier, from the later 17th century laid on edge.
(Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 412)
*term definitions retrieved from Netserf’s Medieval Glossary (http://www.netserf.org/Glossary)
Medieval Historical Fiction Novel of the Week
The Inquisitor: A Novel by Catherine Jinks
Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: St. Martin’s Minotaur (October 9, 2002)
Average Customer Review on Amazon: 4.5 stars (3 reviews)
Editorial Review from Publishers Weekly
In her American debut, Australian Jinks provides a fast-moving and entertaining look at medieval France under strict church rule. Writing in the form of an extended confessional, overworked “Inquisitor […]
Medieval History Term of the Week: Michaelmas
Michaelmas
[mik-uhl-muhs]
Etymology: Middle English mychelmesse, from Old English Michaeles mæsse Michael’s mass
Michaelmas: The Feast of St. Michael on 29 Sept. (MEDIEV-L. Medieval Terms)
*term definitions retrieved from Netserf’s Medieval Glossary (http://www.netserf.org/Glossary)