Destination: Middle Ages

"Meet the people of the Middle Ages from the lowly peasant to the royal court. This ... book reveals Medieval society and the realities of everyday life according to social class, including lifestyles and sources of entertainment. Famous people in religion, peasant rebellions, and politics are featured, along with events such as the signing of the Magna Carta"--Amazon.com.

"Follow the trade route to the Middle Ages and witness the expansion of trade and commerce, made possible by the advancements in shipbuilding. Your Guide to Trade in the Middle Ages explores the effects of this expansion, including the growth of towns, the formation of guilds, the increasing demand for luxury items, and the famous travels to China of a merchant named Marco Polo"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations look at how scientific invention and artistic creation flourished in the Islamic world during the Middle Ages.

"Meet the artists, writers, and architects of the Middle Ages who created ... works that are still celebrated today. From DaVinci's inventions and Brunelleschi's cathedrals to Chaucer's epic poems, read about the lasting influence of some of the[se individuals]"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the knights of the Age of Chivalry. This ... title explores the work of a knight, from jousting tournaments and codes of honor to battlefields and life on campaign. Also examined are the legends surrounding Robin Hood and the Knights of the Round Table, as well as the very real battles between the British king Richard the Lionheart and the sultan Saladin, as well as the political maneuvering of Eleanor of Aquitaine"--Provided by publisher.

"Go on campaign in the Middle Ages and live through castle sieges and the fierce battles that changed history, including the Wars of the Roses and the Crusades. Castle defenses, life on campaign, medieval weaponry, and great warriors such as Genghis Khan and Joan of Arc will also be examined."--Provided by publisher.