Have you ever wondered what life was like for your German ancestors? Have you ever tried to find a book on everyday village life? If so, you've probably already figured out that there aren't any books out there on the topic! But now, you can learn all about German village life in a book that is filled with information, but fun to read.

"Our Daily Bread" uses a fictitious family, the Mann's, to explain the major historical events and the everyday customs in German villages between the years 1500 and 1850. Read chapters on wars, religion, community structure, courtship and marriage, inheritance, family life, and emigration.

Recommended for anyone who is curious about who their German ancestors really were, or anyone who would simply like to know more about German history and culture.