This book embarks on a journey into the heart of medieval society, seeking to illuminate the lives of the men and women who formed its vast majority: the peasantry. For too long, the popular imagination of the Middle Ages has been dominated by the glittering courts of kings, the martial prowess of knights, and the spiritual authority of the clergy. While these elements are undeniably important, they represent only a fraction of the medieval experience. The true engine of medieval society, its agricultural foundation and its demographic backbone, lay in the hands of those who worked the land. This study aims to redress that imbalance, delving into the social structures, economic realities, agricultural practices, diets, family life, and spiritual world of the medieval peasant. We will move beyond broad generalizations to explore the nuances of their existence, considering the diverse regional variations and the impact of significant historical events on their daily lives. The challenge in reconstructing peasant history lies in the nature of the sources themselves - often produced by the literate elite and filtered through their perspectives. Yet, through careful analysis of manorial records, court rolls, archaeological findings, and other fragments of evidence, we can begin to piece together a more accurate and vivid picture. This book is intended not merely as a catalogue of hardships, but as a celebration of the resilience, resourcefulness, and fundamental humanity of those who shaped the medieval landscape. It seeks to offer a narrative that is both scholarly in its grounding and accessible in its presentation, inviting readers to engage with the past on a deeply human level and to appreciate the complex tapestry of medieval life from the perspective of those who lived it most intimately.