Describe the urban population and its occupations during the Middle Ages.

In the Middle Ages, starting from the XI century. in Europe, cities begin to emerge and develop. The population of the cities consisted of peasants who aspired to the city for a better life. There were quite a few fugitive peasants among them. Almost all the townspeople were engaged in handicrafts. Since it was possible to sell hand-made items in the city. Handicraft workshops developed. In addition, almost all artisans tried to engage in animal husbandry or agriculture. Sometimes their fields were outside the city walls.