Elliott, Lynne

Illustrations and text provide a comprehensive introduction to the Renaissance, focusing on the lives of Europeans during that time, warfare, trade, exploration, colonization, religion, science, the arts, and other topics.

Illustrations and text provide a comprehensive introduction to the Renaissance, focusing on exploration and trade, advancements in shipbuilding and mapmaking, merchant competition, overseas voyages, early Portuguese adventures, the Northwest Passage, the Columbian Exchange, and other topics.

Examines ideas about food in the Middles Ages, looks at the differences between the food available to peasants and nobles, and discusses farming, markets and fairs, the spice trade, food shops, feasts and fasts, and other topics.

Examines the lives of children in the Middle Ages, looking at different types of medieval families, and discussing the care of babies, toys and games, education, holidays, fairs and festivals, and other topics.

Illustrations and text provide a comprehensive introduction to the Renaissance, focusing on the lives of Europeans during that time, warfare, trade, exploration, colonization, religion, science, the arts, and other topics.

Illustrations and text provide a comprehensive introduction to the Renaissance, focusing on exploration and trade, advancements in shipbuilding and mapmaking, merchant competition, overseas voyages, early Portuguese adventures, the Northwest Passage, the Columbian Exchange, and other topics.

Describes various aspects of life in a medieval European town, including craftspeople, tradespeople, religion, education, markets and fairs, money, transportation, and town defenses, and also discusses the silk and spice routes and important explorers.

Describes many of the illnesses and diseases people suffered during the Middle Ages such as the Black Death, and examines Medieval remedies, doctors, medical beliefs, and treatments.

Looks at the types of clothing worn during the Middle Ages, discussing fabric making, men's and women's clothing, armor, hygiene, beauty, and other topics.