civilization, medieval

The inhabitants of a medieval castle rush to defend it and every part of the castle is revealed in cross-sections.

Describes, in brief text and illustrations, how the inhabitants of a medieval castle prepared for war and endured a siege.

Describes the construction of Gothic cathedrals and the significance they had in the lives of those who built them.

Traces the history of the Roman Empire and the Dark Ages which followed, through a description of common objects, tools, clothes, dwellings, food, and day-to-day activities of the people in both the cities and in the country.

An overview of the lifestyle and changing role of the knight during the Middle Ages.

While telling about his life in Medieval England, eight-year-old Robin includes information about families and homes, food and clothes, castles, markets, tournaments, and beliefs of the people.

Maps, charts, illustrations, and text explore the history and culture of the Middle Ages.

Presents profiles of ten real castles, each with a cross-section illustration that reveals the interior of the building, and a description of one special day in the castle's history.

Contains 226 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the people, conflicts, empires, ideas, and religions of the Middle Ages, focusing on events in Europe, with some discussion of China, India, and Africa. Includes illustrations, maps, time lines, and a glossary.

Describes country and city life during the Middle Ages including such aspects as social order, religion, family life, agriculture, money and trade, war, pestilence, education, and architecture and other arts.