civilization, medieval

Describes daily life in the Middle Ages with pop-up illustrations of castles, medieval towns, and cathedrals.

Presents an illustrated atlas of the Medieval world that includes maps, photographs, and drawings about the ancient civilization, its various cultures, castles and villages, and historic sites.

An introduction to the various elements of Renaissance life, including religion, trade, education, food, and clothes.

Explains how castles were built and describes the lifestyles of the people who lived in them.

Gerald, a nine-year-old pursuing his studies in a monastery, takes part in a grand reception for the visiting Emperor Charlemagne and hears tales about the changes that ruler is making in his growing empire. Sections of the story alternate with brief factual information on aspects of life in medieval Europe under Charlemagne.

Looks at the people who lived in the Middle Ages, their heroes, costumes, laws and many of the things that made the Middle Ages a unique period of time.

"Learn about a medieval castle with this remarkable pop-up book from the studio of bestselling pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart. More than a dozen intricate pop-ups accompany the fascinating text, guiding readers through a busy day within the castle walls..."--Cover back.

With the help of a falcon an ineffectual medieval king trades the troubled, boring life of royalty for the freedom of a falconer.

Justin de Quincy, the illegitimate son of a high cleric, becomes invaluable to Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine when he delivers a letter to her with information about the fate of her first-born son, Richard Lionheart, England's king.