This is one of my favorite books. If you wonder what life was like in 16th England and, presumably, Europe as well, you will find it here. The author knows his readers and answers the questions you may have and some you didnt think to ask. He shares intricate and intimate details of the typical life of the aristocrat, the (scare, but rising) middle class, and the hardships of those who must struggle to survive (and sometimes don't). Details, details, and more wonderful details - I have wondered about them while reading other books but I found the answers here. You can walk through the bustling, dynamic, crowded streets of Shakespeare's London, one of the most populous cities in Europe even 400 years ago, where wealth and poverty live side by side (like in the 21st century) and maybe take in a play at The Globe, where you can actually see Shakespeare perform in his own plays, maybe Hamlet or MacBeth. Visit the little towns of Stratford and Depford, typical of small towns throughout England. While there, you can stop by and pay respects to the two illustrious persons still buried there in their respective resting-places.
There are strict hierarchies re social-economic-educational-behavioral, and legal restrictions you must follow lest you be put in the Tower Of London for your transgressions, and to only be released at the Queen's pleasure. (Unless you have $ or connections in high places).
Not only is this book well-researched, referenced, and written, it glows with rare insight, compassion, and an extra-heavy dose of humor, making it worth one, perhaps several, readings. Far better to buy your own copy than repeatedly checking it out in your local library, if they have it. As one of my favorite books, I certainly can recommend it quite highly.
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