Life in a Medieval Castle

"Life in a Medieval Castle" — a bestseller that has introduced countless readers to the everyday world of a person in the Medieval era.

 By exploring the history of a castle named Chepstow on the border between England and Wales, renowned medievalists Joseph and Frances Gies create a sophisticated and extremely vivid portrait of daily life in the Middle Ages. Their characters include not only the castle's inhabitants but also the common folk from the surrounding village, key players in the life influenced by the lord's castle.

In a concise, well-structured, and engaging narrative, the authors describe what lords and commoners wore, what they ate, and how they spent their leisure time, outline codes of sexual conduct, and recount the role of honor in medieval culture, the process of knighthood initiation, and how life was organized behind high walls amid constant threats of external attack. 

Thoroughly researched and engaging, like a novel, "Life in a Medieval Castle" is a genuine find for those who want to learn more about this fascinating era.