A short history of life in the middle ages. This book colourfully illustrated with many contemporary medieval paintings, brings the period vividly to life. It shows the everyday lives of rich and poor alike, from the humble peasant in his cottage to the lord of the manor in his castle. Explore amongst others the cruelty of medieval warfare, the role of the church in society and the norman conquest.

 

This book is part of a book series called Snapping Turtle Guide .

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a guide book. This book was published 2003 by Octopus Publishing Group .

Bill Tudor Gunston is the author of numerous books, including "Aviation: The Fist 100 Years" and "The Encyclopedia of Modern War. " He is a former Royal Air Force pilot and is an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of Royal Aeronautical Society. John Guy has written numerous books on historical subjects. He studied medieval and Tudor history and is a leading authority on castles.