Medieval Gilds

Duration: 33

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1956

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educ Corp

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Portrays the development of the gilds during the Middle Ages and describes their function. Pictures how artisans and tradesmen, as they became numerous in the growing towns and cities, freed themselves from feudal lords and organized gilds for the purpose of protection and better conduct of their business. Shows how the apprentice system functioned and depicts the gradual abandonment of the gild., Discusses the growth of medieval towns, and the development, functioning, and gradual decay of the gilds. Describes a shoemaker's shop, showing the activities of the master craftsman, the apprentices, and the journeymen. Filmed in old gild towns of France, Switzerland, and Belgium.

Complete Record: Portrays the development of the gilds during the Middle Ages and describes their function. Pictures how artisans and tradesmen, as they became numerous in the growing towns and cities, freed themselves from feudal lords and organized gilds for the purpose of protection and better conduct of their business. Shows how the apprentice system functioned and depicts the gradual abandonment of the gild., Discusses the growth of medieval towns, and the development, functioning, and gradual decay of the gilds. Describes a shoemaker's shop, showing the activities of the master craftsman, the apprentices, and the journeymen. Filmed in old gild towns of France, Switzerland, and Belgium.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.