Synopses & Reviews
"The authors allow medieval man and woman to speak for themselves through selections from past journals, songs, even account books."--Time
Review
“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. Martin, author of the < i=""> A Song of Ice and Fire <> series
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“The Gieses succeed in making a remote and unfamiliar world accessible.” Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
"The authors allow medieval man and woman to speak for themselves through selections from past journals, songs, even account books."--Time
About the Author
Fiances and Joseph Gies have been writing books about medieval history for thirty years. Together and separately, they are the authors of more than twenty books, including Life in a Medieval City, Life in a Medieval Castle, Life in a Medieval Village, The Knight in History, and Cathedral, Forge, and Waterwheel. They live near Ann Arbor, Michigan.Frances and Joseph Gies have been writing books about medieval history for thirty years. Together and separately, they are the authors of more than twenty books, including Life in a Medieval City, Life in a Medieval Castle, Life in a Medieval Village, The Knight in History, and Cathedral, Forge, and Waterwheel. They live near Ann Arbor, Michigan.