Life in a Medieval Village by Frances Gies

Focusing on a castle called Chepstow on the border between England and Wales, acclaimed Medievalists Joseph and Frances Gies offer an exquisite portrait of what day-to-day life was actually like during the era, and of the key role the castle played. Newly reissued for the first time in decades, Life in a Medieval Castle is the bestselling classic that has introduced countless readers to the wonders of the Middle Ages. Martin in creating the world of A Game of Thrones. Martin, author of the series A Song of Ice and Fire Medieval history comes alive in Joseph and Frances Gies's Life in a Medieval Castle, used as a research resource by George R. 'Some particular books I found useful for A Game of Thrones and its sequels deserve mention.Life in a Medieval Castle and Life in a Medieval City, both by Joseph and Frances Gies.' -George R.R. 'An excellently written account of what is known of the life of medieval burghers.'-Library Journal The weddings of wealthier townsfolk were lavish affairs full of song and dance and drinking that could sometimes last for weeks. The church was a hub of both religious and civic life services were lively and filled with song, and baptisms and other special occasions brought neighbors together to celebrate.

There were schools for the children, though only boys could attend and the lessons were taught in Latin by a priest. A developed economy, focusing on textiles, farming, and financial services, could be found in the town center, where craftsmen competed for business while adhering to the guilds' codes of conduct. Urban life in the Middle Ages revolved around the home, often a mixed-use dwelling for burghers with a store or workshop on the ground floor and living quarters upstairs.

Acclaimed historians Frances and Joseph Gies focus on a high point of medieval civilization-before war and the Black Death ravaged Europe-providing a fascinating window into the sophistication of a period we too often dismiss as backward. Reissued for the first time in decades, Life in a Medieval City is the classic account of the year 1250 in the city of Troyes, in modern-day France. Martin, author of the series A Song of Ice and Fire Medieval history comes alive in Frances and Joseph Gies's Life in a Medieval City, used as a research resource by George R.

Life in a Medieval Village by Frances Gies