Truths And Fictions Of The Middle Ages: The Merchant And The Friar is a book written by Francis Palgrave and originally published in 1837. The book explores the history and culture of the Middle Ages, focusing on the relationship between two key figures of the time: the merchant and the friar.Palgrave's work is divided into two parts. The first part examines the role of the merchant in medieval society, including their economic and political power, their involvement in trade and commerce, and their impact on the development of cities and towns. The second part of the book focuses on the friar, exploring their religious and social influence during the Middle Ages. Palgrave examines the various orders of friars, their beliefs and practices, and their role in shaping the cultural and intellectual landscape of the time.Throughout the book, Palgrave discusses the myths and misconceptions surrounding the Middle Ages, challenging popular beliefs about the period and offering a more nuanced and complex understanding of the era. He draws on a wide range of historical sources, including primary texts and contemporary scholarship, to provide a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the Middle Ages.Overall, Truths And Fictions Of The Middle Ages: The Merchant And The Friar is a fascinating exploration of medieval society and culture, offering readers a unique perspective on this important period in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.