Cities and Towns in the Middle Ages

In Cities and Towns in the Middle Ages, find out how people moved off the medieval manors and estates to set up towns and markets. Learn how burghers established town governments and how those governments dealt with issues similar to today's problems-public safety, pollution, and taxes. Explore how artisans became skilled in their crafts and organized guilds to protect their interests. Discover how children were educated, how fashions changed, and how people entertained themselves. Book jacket.Anderson, Mercedes Padrino is the author of 'Cities and Towns in the Middle Ages ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780836859027 and ISBN 0836859022.