This codex is jam packed with historical information regarding the Baltic in the mid 1400's. The setting includes a detailed overview of the region, politics and culture with plenty of analogies to make comparisons that are understandable to an audience.

The depth of the book is its strongest feature including, but not limited to

The landscape Laws in the town and in cities Life in the towns and cities Religion Culture groups Language Personalities Role of women and men Technology Warfare including elements fairly unique to the region, such as armored war-wagons

And much much more.

The intense work is backed up with sources, as well as plenty of anecdotes and art to enliven the pages. From a pure historical standpoint the book is a good read, having both breadth and depth and for any RPG provides ample details for a detailed, authentic setting.