Christopher Dyer se zaměřuje na historii každodenního života, zejména na ekonomické a sociální dějiny středověké Anglie. Jeho práce se soustředí na oblast anglických Midlands od saského období do 16. století. Dyera přitahuje psaní o běžném životě prostých lidí a o tom, jak se společnost a ekonomika v pozdním středověku vyvíjely. Jeho odborné přednášky byly prezentovány na prestižních univerzitách.
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