Cathedral, Forge, and Waterwheel: Technology and Invention in the Middle Ages (1994) Examines the technological developments and innovations that shaped medieval Europe between 500-1500 CE.

Life in a Medieval Castle (1974) Details the physical structure, daily operations, and social dynamics of medieval castles through specific historical examples.

Life in a Medieval City (1969) Chronicles urban life in 13th-century Troyes, France, covering commerce, crafts, domestic life, and social structures.

Life in a Medieval Village (1990) Documents the daily routines, agricultural practices, and social organization of medieval rural communities.

Marriage and the Family in the Middle Ages (1987) Analyzes the evolution of marriage customs and family structures in medieval Europe from the 5th to 15th centuries.

Women in the Middle Ages (1978) Explores the roles, rights, and daily lives of medieval women across different social classes.

The Knight in History (1984) Traces the development of knighthood from its military origins to its evolution as a social class.

Leonard of Pisa and the New Mathematics of the Middle Ages (1969) Examines the life and influence of Fibonacci and the introduction of Hindu-Arabic numerals to medieval Europe.

A Medieval Family: The Pastons (1998) Studies the surviving letters of the 15th-century Paston family to illustrate life in medieval England.

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