Want to learn more about the medieval times.

[Anneliese]

what should I begin with? like an introduction to the medieval times

thanks :D

[Arukiyomi]

a novel or a non-fiction book?

 

The Name of the Rose is a novel by Umberto Eco set in medieval times and combines detective murder mystery with a very good insight into the workings of the medieval church.

 

But absolutely the best book I've read on the subject has to be Distant Mirror: the Calamitous 14th Century by Barbara Tuchman. For non-fiction it's absolutely enthralling.

[SueK]

I love medieval themed books. As Arukiyomi wrote, are you interested in fiction or non-fiction? A lot of fiction deals with accurate historical information. If you want medieval whodunnits, then try the Brother Cadfael series by Ellis Peters. They are a beautifully written set of stories, very accurate in their history set in Shrewsbury in the 12th Century. Brother Cadfael is the monastery's herbalist who comes late to monkhood having served in the crusades so he has seen a bit of the world before retiring as a monk. He's a wonderful character.

[Anneliese]

I'm interested in non-friction as I don't know any of the history at that time. Thanks.

[Deborah]

The Name of The Rose is the best novel I have come across set in Medieval times. I also read Ivanhoe as a child, but don't remember enjoying it as much...