検索キーワード： 著者 "Edwin Benson" すべてのカテゴリー

A short and gentle overview of mediaeval life in a large city. It lightly covers the class structure of society, local government, guilds, pageantry and punishment. The author has an easy, rhythmic style which leaves the reader wanting to find out more. (Summary by Peter Yearsley)

In this gripping account, Nat Turner narrates the harrowing events of his rebellion during the infamous insurrection in Southampton, Virginia, which unfolded from August 21 to 23, 1831. Speaking from his jail cell in November of that year, just days before his execution, Turner offers a chilling perspective on the violence and turmoil that marked this pivotal moment in American history. - Summary by Joel Kindrick