I want to write a short story in the medieval time period but I want to have to understand the basic mind of low level nobility. What did a Baron do on an average day? What did his wife do? How were the children brought up and educated? Where did they live on average, in cities or villages? How did they interact with their subjects if they had any? If possible how did life differ from nobility of similar status such as in France? An answer or just a source for any one of these such as a diary is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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