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“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.” \u2014George R.R. Martin, author of the series A Song of Ice and Fire<\/p>\n

Medieval history comes alive in Frances and Joseph Gies\u2019s Life in a Medieval City, used as a research resource by George R. R. Martin in creating the world of Game of Thrones.<\/p>\n

Reissued for the first time in decades, Life in a Medieval City is the classic account of the year 1250 in the city of Troyes, in modern-day France. Acclaimed historians Frances and Joseph Gies focus on a high point of medieval civilization\u2014before war and the Black Death ravaged Europe\u2014providing a fascinating window into the sophistication of a period we too often dismiss as backward.<\/p>\n

Urban life in the Middle Ages revolved around the home, often a mixed-use dwelling for burghers with a store or workshop on the ground floor and living quarters upstairs. A developed economy, focusing on textiles, farming, and financial services, could be found in the town center, where craftsmen competed for business while adhering to the guilds\u2019 codes of conduct. There were schools for the children, though only boys could attend and the lessons were taught in Latin by a priest. The church was a hub of both religious and civic life; services were lively and filled with song, and baptisms and other special occasions brought neighbors together to celebrate. The weddings of wealthier townsfolk were lavish affairs full of song and dance and drinking that could sometimes last for weeks.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn excellently written account of what is known of the life of medieval burghers.\u201d\u2014Library Journal<\/p>\n

Publisher \u200f : \u200e Harper Perennial; Reprint edition (January 26, 2016)
Language \u200f : \u200e English
Paperback \u200f : \u200e 288 pages
ISBN-10 \u200f : \u200e 0062415182
ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-0062415189
Reading age \u200f : \u200e 1 year and up
Item Weight \u200f : \u200e 2.31 pounds
Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 0.9 x 5.4 x 7.9 inches <\/p>\n

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Customers find the book well-written and easy to read. They appreciate the informative content and vivid descriptions of medieval life. The chapters are divided into sections like Trades, Home Life, and Politics, making for a digestible format. Readers describe the book as true to its title and engaging.<\/span><\/p>\n

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