eleventh century

Describes of the rise of civilization in the East through its inventions, technology, arts, trade, publishing, agriculture, and the rise of neo-Confucianism.

Story of a French nobleman who leaves all behind in order to participate in a holy crusade during which he is plagued by guilt for abandoning his wife and participating in a mission marked by betrayal, deceit, and greed.

On cover: China's enlightened empire --The advent of the Turks--The Norman conquests--The birth of Russia--India's elephant kings.

Presents chronologically arranged primary and secondary source articles that examine some of the major political, social, and cultural events of the eleventh century.