Christopher Dyer è rinomato per la sua esplorazione della vita quotidiana, un tema centrale nelle sue opere storiche. Approfondisce la storia economica e sociale dell'Inghilterra medievale, con un focus particolare sulle Midlands inglesi dal periodo sassone fino al XVI secolo. L'approccio accademico di Dyer esamina le vite della gente comune e le trasformazioni sociali ed economiche del tardo Medioevo. La sua competenza è stata riconosciuta attraverso importanti inviti accademici, comprese prestigiose serie di conferenze in importanti università.
This text brings economic history to life by uncovering the human element to the transactions and class relations behind the medieval economy. It uses a wider range of sources than conventionally found in economic histories: literary sources, landscape history and archaeology.
Social Change in England C.1200 1520
Focusing on the intricacies of medieval English society, this revised edition delves into the social structures, cultural norms, and daily life of the era. It offers insights into the roles of various classes, the influence of the church, and the impact of historical events on societal development. The book combines scholarly research with engaging narratives, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of life during medieval times.
This work captures the day-to-day experience of people in the Middle Ages - the houses and settlements in which they lived, the food they ate, their trading, and their social relationships