Renowned medievalist offers exceptionally detailed, comprehensive and vivid picture of medieval peasant life, including nature of serfdom, manorial customs, village discipline, peasant revolts, the Black Death, justice, tithing, games and dance, much more. Much on exploitation of peasant classes.

Discusses the main architectural components of castles, as well as the history of castles and life in a medieval castle. Also lists some of the most famous castles.

Describes what life was like in medieval dungeons during the late fifteenth century, as seen through the eyes of the jailer.

This book tells what it was like to live in the days of the knights during the Middle Ages.

Introduces the world of medieval knights in the form of a guide for knights-in-training, covering such topics as jousting, swordplay, castles, and the Crusades.

Text and bird's-eye-view illustrations follow the action in a castle throughout the year, from moving in, to a, tournament, through an extended siege, to Christmas. Includes challenges for readers.

The Bright Ages recasts the European Middle Ages for what it was, capturing this 1,000-year era in all its complexity and fundamental humanity, bringing to light both its beauty and its horrors.