About the book: 2024 / "Life in a Medieval Village" is a classic bestseller from famous medievalists Joseph and Frances Gies, authors of a series of popular science books , which introduced countless readers to the everyday world of a person in the Middle Ages. At the center of the story is the life and customs of the people who inhabited the village of Elton in the East Midlands (England) back in 1300. The authors describe in detail the way of life and relationships of medieval village inhabitants, their daily work and entertainment. By piecing together historical evidence, Joseph and Frances Gies give us a rare glimpse into the European countryside as it was seven centuries ago. On the pages of the book she comes to life in vivid cinematic images. Using the example of Elton, the authors of the book clearly and convincingly demonstrate the origin, development and decline of the European village, which became an important “invention” of the Middle Ages, and also debunk many myths about the Dark Ages, making them sound with the voices of people from a long-gone time, and in ancient speech both you can hear clear and familiar intonations.