How did ordinary English people live and work, what did they eat, how were they treated, what did they ride, what did they wear and how did they have fun many years ago? An authoritative British historian embarks on a journey through the dramatic era represented by the period from the coronation of Henry VII to the death of Elizabeth I. Drawing on both solid documentary sources and his own experience of reconstructing historical conditions, the author introduces numerous aspects of daily life in the 16th century - from hygiene procedures to nutritional habits, from activities associated with heavy physical labor, to problems of education and upbringing and many others. Featuring a range of black-and-white and color illustrations, the book is a vibrant collection of fascinating customs, habits and details of the private life of the English during the Tudor period. “Of course, I am interested in other historical periods, but my heart truly belongs to the middle reign of Elizabeth I. With On the one hand, I am fascinated by the “otherness” of the thinking of the Tudor era, on the other hand, I am fascinated by its echoes that have penetrated modern life... This is a difficult time, marked by several significant turns in British history. My book was the result of a desire to understand the life, thoughts and concerns of contemporaries of this era.” (Ruth Goodman)The PDF A4 format retains the publisher's design.