1066-1485

Discusses the purpose, design, construction, and defense of medieval castles and describes the life of the inhabitants.

Contains the script of the play "The Lady's Not for Burning" in which Tom, a suicidal soldier, wants to be hanged for a crime he didn't commit in order to save the life of a woman who is wrongly accused of witchcraft.

Describes the day-to-day practices and experiences for people of all social classes in fourteenth and fifteenth-century England, and discusses topics such as schooling, family life, material culture, cuisine, and entertainment.

Describes everyday life in medieval England, detailing various aspects of culture and society for all social classes, and covering the landscape, living conditions, fashions, travel, how people greeted one another, medical and hygiene practices, diets, the law, and related topics.

Chronicles the history of three generations of the Pastons, a family living in Norfolk, England during the late Middle Ages. Includes information on the morals, lifestyles, and manners of the Middle Ages.

Text and illustrations trace the history of castles in Great Britain from early Iron Age fortifications through the elaborate constructions of the Middle Ages. Also shows the people who lived there with illustrations of their clothing, weapons, and tools.

Focusing on the village of Elton in the English East Midlands, medieval peasants are portrayed at work and at play seven hundred years ago.

Describes the various aspects of life in a thirteenth century English village including housing, food, dress, occupations, laws, role of the church, and the activities of the serfs, farmers, and the lord and lady of the manor.