A fascinating look at life in the Middle Ages that focuses on eight extraordinary medieval men and women through realistically invented conversations between them and their counterparts.

A fascinating look at life in the Middle Ages that focuses on eight extraordinary medieval men and women through realistically invented conversations between them and their counterparts."Stimulating reading....A vivid exercise in narrative." "--Kirkus Reviews" "A tour-de-force...I simply cannot imagine a more effective and compelling introduction to medieval civilization."--Arthur H. Williamson, California State University, Fresno