How Not to Be a Basic Peasant: A Medieval Bard's Guide to Living Your Best Life

Hark Peasants! Let this Bard guide you on the journey to becoming a better version of your peasant self.

Imagine if the Middle Ages had its own set of influencers and life coaches. Their collected wisdom would produce this very guide. Here, the ultimate Bard takes readers on a self-improvement journey--with lessons that any peasant can pick up and instantly start implementing into their lives. Examples include:

• How not to make a fool of thyself at the local tavern
• How to make a scene at a jousting tournament to stay relevant
• How to make your tiny home into a pleasant place to reside (spoiler: it involves sweeping out the rats)
• What not to wear (is chainmail in or out?)
• And what to do in case of a bear chase

Including helpful and insightful illustrations inspired by medieval art, this handy guide will keep you become just slightly better than your peers, even if you may never achieve royalty status.

Author: Kristen Mulrooney
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Published: 03/11/2025
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.6lbs
Size: 7.10h x 5.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780762487936