A cultural history of the Middle Ages amd Renaissance Period, focussing
on various aspects of public and private everyday life of society, such
as hunting, games, guilds, costumes and many more, and their development
from ancient times to Renaissance. Illustrated with over 400 images.
"What an ardent struggle during that long period! and how full, too, of
emotion is its picture! Society tends to reconstitute itself in every
aspect." Originally published in 1876.