I always find stories about common people from the past to be some of my favorite historical writing. While it's true that history is made by great people and great events, most people are not great and reading about the common people of the time is always fascinating.

Ones I have read and enjoyed are:

- As The Romans Did by Jo-Ann Shelton. This book tries to paint a picture of everyday life in the Roman Empire

- History of Hadley by Sylvester Judd, Lucius Manlius Boltwood. Details the history of a small town in Massachusetts.