No 3

A look at the history of castles and how they were built; the people who lived in them; their involvement in local government, law enforcement, and war; and how their usage changed after the Middle Ages.

Life in a Medieval Abbey

by Tony McAleavy

Published 1 January 1996
This text focusse on life as it really was within the walls of a Medieval abbey, with historical analysis, maps, artists' representations and Medieval images.

Life in Roman Britain

by Tony McAleavy

Published 31 December 1999
A colourful volume that presents the everyday life of Romans and Britons during the four hundred years of Roman occupation. Drawing on archaeological, documentary and literary sources the guide introduces a broad range of themes: the establishment and adoption of the Roman standard of living; a Roman soldier's view of his British posting; Britain's contribution to the Empire; rebellion; Constantine and the rise of Christianity; an assessment of the appearance of Britain following the Roman departure and the fate of Romanised Britons. The concise accounts include numerous facts and details and are accompanied by many photographs and reconstruction drawings.