{"title":"Joseph Gies","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fascinating world of the Middle Ages through the insightful works of Joseph Gies, a celebrated author renowned for bringing history to life with clarity and intrigue. Specialising in medieval history, Gies, often alongside his wife Frances, delves into the social and cultural aspects of the era that continue to captivate readers and historians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Joseph Gies's enduring contributions are \u003cem\u003eLife in a Medieval Village\u003c\/em\u003e, where he vividly reconstructs the daily lives and social dynamics of villagers in medieval England. This book is a part of a respected series that includes in-depth explorations of medieval towns and cities, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of this complex historical period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone with an interest in History \u0026amp; Military topics, Joseph Gies provides meticulously researched narratives that are both educational and engaging. His work stands out for its ability to transport readers to another time, making it an indispensable addition to the bookshelves of history enthusiasts and scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-in-a-medieval-village-by-joseph-gies-9780062415660","title":"Life in a Medieval Village","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Gieses carefully mine a large mountain of human interest and appeal.”—David Herlihy, Keene Professor of History, Brown University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new reissue of \u003cem\u003eLife in a Medieval Village\u003c\/em\u003e, by respected historians Joseph and Frances Gies, paints a lively, convincing portrait of rural people at work and at play in the Middle Ages. Focusing on the village of Elton, in the English East Midlands, the Gieses detail the agricultural advances that made communal living possible, explain what domestic life was like for serf and lord alike, and describe the central role of the church in maintaining social harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough the main focus is on Elton, c. 1300, the Gieses supply enlightening historical context on the origin, development, and decline of the European village, itself an invention of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeticulously researched, \u003cem\u003eLife in a Medieval Village\u003c\/em\u003e is a remarkable account that illustrates the captivating world of the Middle Ages and demonstrates what it was like to live during a fascinating—and often misunderstood—era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531884941548,"sku":"9780062415660","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780062415660.jpg?v=1749525171"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/joseph-gies.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}