The Middle Ages

A guide to the Middle Ages, discussing events, people, and practices around the world from 500 to 1500. (more)

A guide to the Middle Ages, discussing events, people, and practices around the world from 500 to 1500. (less)

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Describes the life and times of the Middle Ages. Reveals the historical details of life as a knight in the 1100s, life i... (more)

Describes the life and times of the Middle Ages. Reveals the historical details of life as a knight in the 1100s, life in a royal castle in the 1200s, and life during the Black Plague in the 1300s. (less)

"The Middle Ages aren't just an uninteresting period of history trapped between ancient times and the Renaissance, as th... (more)

"The Middle Ages aren't just an uninteresting period of history trapped between ancient times and the Renaissance, as the name suggests. It's 1,000 years of fascinating historical events, including the Crusades, the Black Death, and the longest war that has ever been fought. This comprehensible book takes young historians on the journey from the beginning of medieval times--with the fall of the Roman Empire--to the end, often believed to be the invention of Gutenberg's printing press. Maps, historical artwork, and a timeline help readers understand the essential moments of the Middle Ages."--Provided by publisher. (less)

The Middle Ages: A Graphic History busts the myth of the {u2018}Dark Ages{u2019}, shedding light on the medieval period{... (more)

The Middle Ages: A Graphic History busts the myth of the {u2018}Dark Ages{u2019}, shedding light on the medieval period{u2019}s present-day relevance in a unique illustrated style. This history takes us through the rise and fall of empires, papacies, caliphates and kingdoms; through the violence and death of the Crusades, Viking raids, the Hundred Years War and the Plague; to the curious practices of monks, martyrs and iconoclasts. We{u2019}ll see how the foundations of the modern West were established, influencing our art, cultures, religious practices and ways of thinking. And we{u2019}ll explore the lives of those seen as {u2018}Other{u2019} {u2013} women, Jews, homosexuals, lepers, sex workers and heretics. Join historian Eleanor Janega and illustrator Neil Max Emmanuel on a romp across continents and kingdoms as we discover the Middle Ages to be a time of huge change, inquiry and development {u2013} not unlike our own. (less)

"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories... (more)

"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more!Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle-and that the losing team got pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that one proposed cure from Medieval doctors was a concoction with a special secret ingredient: "dragons' blood"! Go beyond the Middle Ages of Europe to explore great empires around the globe, including Ottoman, Shona, Aztec, and the Song Dynasty. From Joan of Arc to Genghis Khan, incredible inventions to eyebrow-raising Medieval medicines, you'll know it all by the time you finish this book. Packed with important historical information along with the wackiest and weirdest facts ever about the Middle Ages!"-- (less)

Covers an array of topics on the Middle Ages including daily life, art and architecture, science, religion, politics, wo... (more)

Covers an array of topics on the Middle Ages including daily life, art and architecture, science, religion, politics, women's issues, and more. (less)