geography, medieval

An account of the lives of six individuals who lived during the Middle Ages: a Frankish peasant; Marco Polo; Madame Eglentyne; a middle class Parisian housewife; and, two English merchants.

Presents the saga of the Norse explorer who settled Greenland.

Presents an inclusive, multidisciplinary look at the rapidly changing world from 300 to 1750 through a combination of reproducible text, maps, timelines, charts, and drawings in loose-leaf format.

An introduction to Henry the Navigator, a Portuguese prince who lived during the Middle Ages, discussing conditions in medieval Portugal, Henry's royal heritage, his sponsorship of expeditions along the west coast of Africa, and the results of those voyages.

Follows the history of the Vikings in Europe as traders, craftsmen, explorers, settlers, and mercenaries through the twelfth century.

Presents a collection of maps that chronicle the geographic and cultural boundaries of Europe, the Mediterranean, and the steppeland to the East during the Medieval period, illustrating trade routes, towns, and populations pattern as the Roman Empire fell.

Maps, illustrations, and brief text compare the achievements of people all over the world during the Middle Ages.

Traces the history and development of all major cultures outside of the Americas during medieval times, highlighting key events and figures that shaped the world.