Synopses & Reviews
A costumed guide at Hampton Court Palace, Sim has written previously about Tudor England. Here she describes such activities as tournaments and pageants, reading, theater, music, dance, church festivals and the revelry that accompanied them, card games, bear-baiting, and sports. She also reviews the clothing and homes.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [174]-181) and index.
Table of Contents
The perfect setting -- Clothing and fashion -- Tournaments and pageantry -- Religion and the ritual year -- Christenings, weddings and funerals -- Dancing and music -- Reading -- The theatre -- Sports, games and other pastimes.