Life in a Medieval Village
September 4, 2010 | In: Books
- ISBN13: 9780060920463
- Condition: New
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Product Description
A lively, detailed picture of village life in the Middle Ages by the authors of Life in a Medieval City and Life in a Medieval Castle. “A good general introduction to the history of this period.”–Los Angeles Times… More >>
5 Responses to Life in a Medieval Village
Anonymous
September 5th, 2010 at 1:59 am
Gies and Gies provide a superficial treatment of medieval life, with the work lacking scholarship to provide it with any substance. The only benefit to this book is that it did lead to others trying to provide a true perspective.
Rating: 1 / 5
Anonymous
September 5th, 2010 at 4:05 am
I use this book to flesh out my D&D campaigns. Full of good information for DMs, or someone kaing the next Diablo game! Gives a great sense of what it was like to live in those times..
Rating: 5 / 5
J. Grambo
September 5th, 2010 at 6:42 am
An amazing book loaded with fascinating detail about city life in the Middle Ages. I’ve read dozens of books about medieval life, and am beyond beginner level, but not yet at the scholar level. The Gieses’ books are perfect for what I need. While this one may be dry to some, I found it engaging. Black and white photos and illustrations. Ages high school through adult.
Rating: 4 / 5
Anonymous
September 5th, 2010 at 7:24 am
This book is a great introduction into the lives of the common people in the middle ages. The concept of focusing on one village (Elton) throughout a protracted period of time provides a common thread throughout the dissertation and allows for the reader to identify with the people.
Rating: 5 / 5
W. Cooper
September 5th, 2010 at 10:09 am
A fascinating book of all sorts of interesting information of this period from work routines and marketing to medicine with it’s bizarre remedies and treatments. Did they work or is it just survival of the fittest?
Religious life, superstitions and education are also covered from the perspective of being written in the 1200’s.
Rating: 4 / 5