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Title: Amateur History Buffs Will Enjoy This Book.
Review: I've recently developed an interest in medieval history and happened upon this book in the library. There's nothing earthshaking here, but it's nevertheless a good read for those, like me, who have a general interest in history, particulary the history of the British Isles.Many history books focus solely on the goings-on of the King, the Queen, the major nobles and the court--they give us no picture of the lives of everyday people. The authors of this book give us nice picture of what everyday people lived like 1000 years ago. There are even a few surprises that overcame some of my misconceptions.If you're a professional historian (i.e., you like pedantry more than readability), you'll probably hate this book. On the other hand, if you are looking for a short, illuminating look at life at the beginning of the last millenium, I think you'll enjoy this one.
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