The document provides historical context about England in the Middle Ages following the Norman conquest in 1066. It introduces Geoffrey Chaucer and his work The Canterbury Tales, which provides a snapshot of medieval English society through the pilgrimage of diverse characters representing different social classes. The characters include religious figures, members of the military, laborers, professionals and the upper class who each tell stories on their journey.

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2. The Canterbury Tales Snapshot of an Age

3. The Journey Begins . . . In October 1066, a daylong battle near Hastings, England, changed the course of history.

10. How do the writings of the Middle Ages represent the lives, loves, loyalties, and humor of humanity?

13. The Travellers to Canterbury Working Class Plowman Reeve Host Cook Miller Haberdasher Dyer Carpenter Weaver Carpetmaker

14. The Travellers to Canterbury Professional Class Military Religious Secular Knight, Squire, Yeoman Nun, 3 Priests, Friar, Parson, Pardoner, Summoner Cleric, Serjeant at Law, Merchant, Skipper, Doctor

15. The Travellers to Canterbury Upper Class Wife of Bath Franklin

16. Chaucer’s Snapshot of the Middle Ages Population

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