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There were no computers or printers. Writers, scribes, journalists, (especially monks) would have only one chance to make one. If they messed up they would have to start over. They would usually only make a few copies because of the time and patience it took for just one. That means the books would be considered rare and most of the time when something is rare it won't be cheap.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause the cost of paper wasn't at its cheapest and not many people could actually read, and if they could read , they normally couldn't read the language written on the manuscipts because the church had everything written in Latin passed down to them
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∙ 11y agoBecause they were hand written.
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Why were electronic payment systems preferred in the Middle Ages?
Electronic payment systems were not preferred in the Middle Ages. The middle Ages did not have any computers, so electronic payment systems were not invented yet.
What were books made of in the Middle Ages?
During the entire Middle Ages, books were copied by hand, and this was laborious and very expensive work. In the Early Middle Ages, books were originally on papyrus or vellum and in the form of scrolls. Later on, but still in the Early Middle Ages, books took the more modern form of folded pages sewn into gatherings and bound together. Some large books were bound in wooden covers, and the really expensive ones were jewelled. The Book of Kells was of this form, though was stolen at one point, and the thieves took the cover for the jewels, abandoning the content pages, which were recovered. Later on, some smaller books were made, bound in lighter materials. During the High Middle Ages, real paper was introduced, made of flax or cotton fibers, and these displaced papyrus for the less expensive books. It outlasted the vellum, however, and many later medieval manuscripts remain in very nice condition.
Does the term 'medieval' refer to both the middle ages and the Renaissance?
No, the term medieval refers to the middle ages. One thing to understand, however, is that the Renaissance began before the Middle Ages ended, so there was a time of about a hundred years that were in both.
Was the medieval times the 14th century?
The 14th century was in the Middle Ages or medieval times, but the Middle Ages lasted from the 5th century to the 15th, and so included much more.
Whats so important about middle ages and lord and serfs?
a serf is a person who worked on the lord manor and make food
Why were books locked in chests during middle ages?
Because they were so valuable i pretty sure
Why is the yeoman the middle ages so sun-tanned?
Yeomen in the Middle Ages often worked outdoors, which exposed them to the sun for long periods of time while tending to crops or animals. Their daily labor under the sun would naturally result in them having a sun-tanned complexion.
Why was cottages so smokey in the middle ages?
because they used wood smoke as a deorderant in the middle ages
Did people have dogs in the middle ages?
well we are middle ages people! so how do we live with our animals?
Why were books so specciel in the middle ages?
Movable type printing was not invented until the very end of the late middle ages, so the great majority of medieval books had to be copied and illustrated by hand. This made books very valuable, as the production of a book could represent weeks or months of work by skilled craftsman. (Being able to write clearly was an employable skill in the middle ages.) Many books were produced by the church, especially by monks in monasteries. Some books were also produced outside the church on secular topics, and large cities might have a few bookshops. Literacy was uncommon outside of the upper classes (and far from universal within it) so books did remain fairly rare, and economically out of the reach of most people.
Why is a Ermine fur so expensive?
Ermine is a very soft and high quality fur. It has been a symbol of royalty since the middle ages. It is a highly sought after fur, which makes it expensive. Ermines are only white in the winter.
Why were electronic payment systems preferred in the Middle Ages?
Electronic payment systems were not preferred in the Middle Ages. The middle Ages did not have any computers, so electronic payment systems were not invented yet.
What can you learn about life during the middle ages?
Vast amounts of historical information are available, so you can learn pretty much anything that you want to learn, about life during the middle ages. For an entertaining introduction, you might want to read the novel Timeline by the late Michael Crichton. It is a time travel novel, with an excellent depiction of the middle ages. But there are many good books to read, if you are interested.
Was life safe in the middle ages when the Tudors ruled?
Sorry, the Tudors ruled after the Middle Ages ended, so the question is moot.
What is another name for the middle ages because religion was so important to the people?
The Middle Ages were also called the Age of Faith.
Did they have doctors in the middle ages?
Yes, I guess so
What is the definition of literature in the middle ages?
No one could read nor write so there were no books. The only books produced were by monks and they were handwritten about the bible or copied from ancient texts. The Book of Kells is a good example of what the monks did.
