What inspired the author's detailed focus on the daily lives of medieval villagers?
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What inspired the author's detailed focus on the daily lives of medieval villagers?
Did anyone else feel uneasy about how the villagers' beliefs were portrayed as errors?
How did the author balance historical accuracy with storytelling in such a densely researched work?