City life in the Middle Ages: a comparison of Troyes and Pompeii
1. Introduction
In this essay, I will compare the two books “Life in a Medieval City” by John S. Blair and “Pompeii History, Life, & Afterlife” by Roger Ling. Both authors describe the history of European cities; the customs and traditions of the cities, inhabitants and their occupations. I will focus on the similarities and differences between the city life in Troyes during the Middle Ages and Pompeii in the Roman Empire.
2. City life in the Middle Ages: a comparison of “Life in a Medieval City” and “Pompeii History, Life, & Afterlife’
The city was the center of economic, social and religious life in both Troyes during the Middle Ages and Pompeii in the Roman Empire.
2. 1 The city as a center of trade and commerce
Troyes was an important commercial center in the Middle Ages. It was located on the main trade route between Paris and Champagne. The fairs of Troyes were famous all over Europe and attracted merchants from all over the continent. Trade was regulated by the government and taxes were levied on all transactions.
Pompeii was also an important commercial center in the Roman Empire. It was located on the main trade route between Rome and Naples. The city had many shops and markets where merchants sold their goods. Trade was also regulated by the government and taxes were levied on all transactions.
2. 2 The city as a center of social and religious life
The city was the center of social and religious life in both Troyes during the Middle Ages and Pompeii in the Roman Empire. Troyes had many churches and monasteries where people went to worship. There were also many public ceremonies and rituals that were held in the city.
Pompeii also had many churches and temples where people went to worship. There were also many public ceremonies and rituals that were held in the city.
2. 3 The city as a center of government and administration
The city was also the center of government and administration in both Troyes during the Middle Ages and Pompeii in the Roman Empire. In Troyes, there was a royal palace where the king lived when he visited the city. There were also government offices where officials administered justice and collected taxes.
In Pompeii, there was a governor’s palace where the governor lived when he visited the city. There were also government offices where officials administered justice and collected taxes.
3. The people of the city: a comparison of the inhabitants of Troyes and Pompeii
There were different types of inhabitants in both Troyes during the Middle Ages and Pompeii in the Roman Empire.
3. 1 The different types of inhabitants
In Troyes, there were three types of inhabitants: the nobility, the clergy and the common people. The nobility consisted of the king and his family, the nobles and their families, and the knights. The clergy consisted of the bishops, the abbots and the monks. The common people consisted of the peasants, the artisans and the merchants.
In Pompeii, there were four types of inhabitants: the citizens, the slaves, the foreigners and the freedmen. The citizens were divided into two classes: the patricians and the plebeians. The slaves were owned by the citizens and were used for labor. The foreigners were merchants who came to Pompeii to trade. The freedmen were former slaves who had been freed by their owners.
3. 2 The occupations of the inhabitants
The occupations of the inhabitants were different in both Troyes during the Middle Ages and Pompeii in the Roman Empire. In Troyes, there were many different occupations: farmers, soldiers, blacksmiths, carpenters, stone masons, tailors, weavers, potters, bakers and brewers. Women also had different occupations: midwives, laundresses, cooks and maids.
In Pompeii, there were also many different occupations: farmers, soldiers, administrators, shopkeepers, craftsmen,builders and lawyers. Women also had different occupations: midwives, laundresses and maids.
4. The role of women in the city: a comparison of the position of women in Troyes and Pompeii
The position of women was different in both Troyes during the Middle Ages and Pompeii in the Roman Empire. In Troyes, women had some rights and could own property. They could also engage in business and trade. However, they could not participate in public life and they were not allowed to hold public office.
In Pompeii, women had more rights than in Troyes. They could own property and engage in business and trade. They could also participate in public life and hold public office. However, they could not vote or hold office in the government.
5. Conclusion
In conclusion, the city was the center of economic, social and religious life in both Troyes during the Middle Ages and Pompeii in the Roman Empire. There were different types of inhabitants in both cities and women had different positions in society.