In this artful look back at medieval society, the realms and reveries of the Middle Ages unfold in over 300 black-and-white illustrations. Included are images of warriors, scholars, musicians, architecture, business and recreation, myths and legends, and more.

A cultural history of the middle ages and 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. "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." Illustrated with over 400 images. Originally published in 1876.