For my bf's (M26) birthday I'm sewing a book sleeve for protecting his books while travelling – but it feels odd to not pair this gift with a book! He's a sponge for knowledge and really doesnt need entry level or intermediate level books on the topic. Perhaps something more immersive with intriguing and rare extracts, comical or scandalous verbatim sources rather than summarised coverage. He can get quite emotional and frustrated over wanting to know EXACTLY what it was like back then. A book which offers the nuance and perspective which feels like youre as close as you can possibly get to time travel would be perfect.
Ideally early medieval period, spanning all sections of society.
by yannybug