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An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.

Some years ago, a remarkable manuscript long rumored to exist was discovered: The Legend of Broken. It tells of a prosperous fortress city where order reigns at the point of a sword, even as scheming factions secretly vie for control of the surrounding kingdom. Meanwhile, outside the city's granite walls, an industrious tribe of exiles known as the Bane forages for sustenance in the wilds of Davon Wood.

"On their latest field trip, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about castles: from drawbridges and dungeons to kings, queens, and knights! There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout"--www.bibz.com.

Describes the duties and privileges of a medieval knight in warfare and in service to a lord, and explores aspects of daily life such as clothing, apprenticeship, heraldry, and obedience to the chivalric code.

This comprehensive historical atlas concentrates on the Mediterranean world but also shows what happened across the globe between A.D. 400 and 1500--from the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Sumptuously illustrated, it features period works of art, fascinating maps, quotes from medieval figures, close-ups of intriguing artifacts, and rich landscape photographs. For every century, a signature city is spotlighted to represent that era's developments,...

Humorous illustrations, captions, and sidebars describe the horrible conditions inside a medieval castle that the servants and others endured.

An introduction to life in a medieval town, including crafts, commerce, community life, food, and clothing.

In medieval times, knights were the most powerful soldiers on the battlefield. This book explores how they lived, fought, and died, and why they eventually disappeared altogether. You can find out how they waged war, what weapons they used and what they did when they were not in battle.