The Bottom Line
A very attractive and accessible book, well worth the price.
Pros
- All three Daily Life works in one package
- Informative and well-written
- Packed with colorful images
Cons
- Material somewhat dated
Description
- An informative and enjoyable exploration into all facets of medieval daily life.
- Includes a geographic castle guide, bibliography, glossary, maps, illuminations, and photos.
- Published by Black Dog & Leventhal
- Hardcover; 1.3 x 11.3 x 9.4 inches
- ISBN 1579120695
Guide Review - Daily Life in Medieval Times by Joseph & Frances Gies
Life Times Three
All three of the Gieses' books on Medieval Daily Life (Castle, City and Village) were released in this oversized volume in 1999. Although numerous full-color photos, illuminations, maps and other graphics were added, it contains no new text. It's pretty enough and large enough to serve as a coffee-table book, yet it's also packed with details on life in the Middle Ages.
Worthwhile and worth the price, especially if you haven't bought the individual books yet.
