Tudor towns - Joanne Jessop

This series tells the reader about the different aspects of the lives of people of bygone times. Each book deals with a particular area of their existence. The series also provides general background information about the period.;This book describes the richness and variety of life in Tudor towns, as well as the problems. Detailed information on town streets, housing, shops, schools, religion, entertainment and crime and punishment is provided.;By providing detailed information on Tudor towns, the author captures in an easily understandable way, the culture of the Tudor town. A general view of the hustle and bustle of the town streets is portrayed. This is enhanced by descriptions of the strictness of Tudor schools, bear-baiting and other entertainments and the harsh nature of punishment in Tudor times. The author also contrasts the lives of the rich and poor by comparing housing and home life. The pictures illustrate various aspects of Tudor life, as well as Tudor architecture.