Life in a Medieval Castle by Frances
Gies
Amazing Research, With Readability
The authors allow medieval man and woman to speak for themselves
through selections from past journals, songs, even account books.--Time
Personal Review: Life in a Medieval Castle by Frances Gies
I have enjoyed reading other books by Frances & Joseph Gies, this one in
particular is one of my favorites. For those seeking an introduction to the
military, economic, and cultural signifigance of the castle in Medieval
Europe, this is your best choice. Inside you will find a description of a
castle's typical staff & personnel, the living conditions of those residing
there (better than most would assume), the daily and yearly routine of
business in the castle and its lands (mainly agricultural), and the most vital
role as a military post for regional defense. The training of the Knight is
covered well (Read "The Knight in History" by the same authors). In
general, the focus is on castles in Britain, probably the most heavily
fortified nation in Europe, after Germany, or maybe France, in terms of

quantity of castles. Within you will also find many interesting illustrations:
photos of historic sites, and Medieval illumination.
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