Traces the causes of the Great Famine that afflicted Northern Europe in the early fourteenth century, offering a perspective of what daily life was like for people living in the countries affected by the crisis.
Traces the character and general movement of the economic and social evolution of Europe from the end of the Roman Empire to the mid-fifteenth century.
Describes the realities of life in Europe during the Middle Ages, discussing the structure of society, manors, castles, knights and armor, the church, women, towns, and guilds.
An introduction to medieval medicine, featuring text and cartoon illustrations, and describing the medical treatments offered to people who lived during the Middle Ages.
