Primary source materials offer a detailed history of the European world from 400 to 1450, describing advances in agriculture, literature, art, military, government, and more.
Contains hands-on projects, which can be made from commonly found items, designed to help students ages nine through twelve better understand the medieval world; and includes related trivia and side bars.
Presents a variety of information about life in the Middle Ages, including a story about a woman whose suspicions are aroused when a young man returns from the Crusades claiming to be her son; factual accounts; activities, stickers, and picture cards.
Examines the important events, dates, and civilizations that shaped the early Middle Ages including invasion by Germanic tribes, early Christian church, feudalism, Islam, the Byzantine period, and the Vikings.
Discusses the shift from qualitative to quantitative perception in Western Europe during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance helping to modernize science, business, and technology and also looks at how this change in thinking affected such areas as music and art.
Traces the causes of the Great Famine that afflicted Northern Europe in the early fourteenth century, offering a perspective of what daily life was like for people living in the countries affected by the crisis.
A comprehensive, illustrated history of medieval warfare, describing the weapons, military tactics, and campaigns from the eighth century to the fall of Constantinople in 1453.
