Daily life and customs

Books on daily life and customs

In this category you will find books describing what the everyday life of people looked like in the past and today, in different eras, regions and cultures. They are publications on old customs, holiday traditions, fashion, cuisine, etiquette, folk rituals, and everyday life in cities and the countryside.

When choosing a book, think about whether you are interested in a specific historical period, for example the Polish People's Republic, the interwar period or the Middle Ages, or rather the culture of a particular country. Publications with illustrations and archival photographs convey the atmosphere of the times described well.

Such books are interesting reading for lovers of history, ethnography and culture, and also a valuable source of inspiration for writers, reenactors and people preparing presentations or exhibitions. Publications on customs help understand where the customs we still cultivate today come from, for example during holidays, weddings or family celebrations. They are also interesting reading to share with children.