Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Coucy - This is located at the center of Picardy and acknowledged as one of the keys to the kingdom of France. It is a well-populated area and is an example of the constant struggle between earthly and spiritual wealth.

The Castle of Coucy - This structure features a rainwater fish pond on the roof, and underground tunnels so that provisions can be brought inside in the event of a siege.

Jacquerie - This term stands for the peasantry of the 14th century.

Notre Dame de Liesse - This is a small church...
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