"A very well-illustrated, charming, and informative picture by someone who truly knows the sources of real, everyday life in a medieval city."

George Holmes, editor of The Oxford Illustrated History of Medieval Europe

“Charming and insightful . . . .Written with exceptional grace and infused with a warm sense of humanity.”

Library Journal

"A captivating dawn-to-dark account of medieval life on the city streets, in homes, fields, schools and places of worship. From urban planning and education to child care, hygiene and the more leisurely pursuits of games, food, books and superstitions, Frugoni unearths the daily routines of the private and public lives of the citizens in Italy."

History Today

"Stunningly beautiful . . . and a good read as well. . . . It’s amazing how much wealth of detail and image Ms. Frugoni has packed into this delightful, relatively small book."

Steve Goode | Washington Times

“With its color illustrations of rare paintings and artifacts, this thoughtful and informative, elegantly fashioned excursion into the life of a medieval city is a veritable feast of information and visual delights. Frugoni is a marvelously experienced historical travel guide. The translation is clear and unobtrusive, every page reflecting the author’s verve and intellectual curiosity. . . . This is a gem that will appeal to general audiences as well as students and scholars.”

Choice

"Frugoni writes with both an encyclopedic knowledge of history and a native’s love of Italy. For those wishing for insight into the medieval world—and who are not afraid to learn the true facts about medieval life—this lavishly illustrated volume is not to be missed."

Ken Mondschein | Renaissance Magazine

"Frugoni gathers together a wealth of information about everyday life: about work, shopping, games, clothes, childcare, hygiene, devotion, schooling and sleep. . . . A beautiful picture book, an enticing store of images and anecdotes."

Bettina Bildhauer | Times Literary Supplement

"Casting ourselves, even briefly, into another time is extremely difficult, but [Frugoni’s] prose and her understanding of the commonplace gives A Day in a Medieval City life. This one’s a keeper."

Blue Ridge Business Journal

"Enjoyable in every way, this fine book is warmly recommended to all academic libraries and interested individuals. Readers will be grateful to the author for this useful book and more grateful still to be living in much more hygienic if far less devout times."

Daniel Boice | Catholic Library