The most dangerous arms in the world are those of horse and lance, because there is no means of stopping them, wrote a 15th-century commander, Jean de Bueil. From the...
An introduction to the various elements of life in the Middle Ages, including religion, knights, castles, family life, and food.
An exploration of both private and public life in the Middle Ages covers material culture and the life cycle as well as daily experiences in villages, castles, monasteries, and towns.
Commonly called the Middle Ages, this was a time period of extreme change for Europe, beginning with the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
This encyclopedia provides an abundance of information on the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages began with the fall of the western Roman Empire in the fifth century and ended with the fifteenth century Renaissance.
To address the needs of younger students, the abridged text has been entirely rewritten in accessible language and shorter sentences. More than 300 illustrations, including photographs of art and architecture,...
How old are you , Barney ? ( No response . ) I am asking you a question ! How old are you ? BARNEY . ( Quickly joining him D. ) You know how old I am , Dad . CHARLES . I want to hear it from you . BARNEY . Sixteen . CHARLES .
An overview of the Middle Ages that describes significant events and discusses religion, monks, pilgrims, feudalism, chivalry, towns, government, and more.
John lord. Smut-oim, Comm, October, 1888. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work.
3. Practice " sword fighting " with a friend , parent , or sibling . Here are a few principles of stage combat for you to remember . a . Never be close enough to actually hit each other with the swords . Stage fighters stay safe by ...
Imagine you're alive during the Middle Ages.
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.
This book guides readers through 10 pervasive fictions about medieval history, provides them with the sources and analytical tools to critique those fictions, and identifies what really happened in the Middle Ages.
The aim of this book has been to tell the story of the Middle Ages so as to bring out the most characteristic features of the period, and to emphasize those things in medieval life which have the most significance for us today.
The Middle Ages: A History of International Relations
The Middle Ages
Think again! While all these are part of the tapestry of the medieval era, the threads of politics, personality and war, culture, religion, education and the arts are vastly more intricate and fascinating.
This comprehensible book takes young historians on the journey from the beginning of medieval times to the end. Maps, historical artwork, and a timeline help readers understand the essential moments of the Middle Ages.
Think again. While all these are part of the tapestry of the medieval era, the threads of politics, personality and war, culture, religion, education and the arts are vastly more intricate and fascinating.
In this single indispensable volume, one of America's ranking scholars combines a life's work of research and teaching with the art of lively narration.