civilization, medieval

Text, illustrations, and primary source quotes provide an overview of the life of a typical stonemason in medieval civilization, discussing birth, childhood, training, working at a castle, designing a cathedral, retirement, and other related topics, and including a time line, a glossary, and a list of resources.

Text, illustrations, and primary source quotes provide an overview of the life of a typical peasant in medieval civilization, discussing houses, childhood, church, marriage, land, the manorial court, work, family, sickness, money, entertainment, and other related topics, and including a time line, a glossary, and a list of resources.

Text, illustrations, and primary source quotes provide an overview of the life of a typical nun in medieval civilization, discussing birth, childhood, education, the nunnery, daily life and routines, personal possessions, death, and other related topics, and including a time line, a glossary, and a list of resources.

Text, illustrations, and primary source quotes provide an overview of the life of a typical lady of the manor in medieval civilization, discussing home life, children, clothes, hobbies, widowhood, and other related topics, and including a time line, a glossary, and a list of resources.

Text, illustrations, and primary source quotes provide an overview of the life of a typical knight in medieval civilization, discussing becoming a squire, invitation to the castle, jousting, battlefield tactics, weaponry, pilgrimage, knightly duties, and other related topics, and including a time line, a glossary, and a list of resources.

Presents an illustrated history of the chivalry, jousts, weapons, training, and battles of knights and the various designs and construction of castles from the Middle Ages, and covers siege warfare, the code of honor, and more.

A description of life in medieval Europe written in the form of a travel guide, providing facts about the civilization, and including tips on travel, food, shelter, attractions, shopping, and health and safety.

Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.

Presents a photographic introduction to medieval life, discussing medieval society, and examining homes, food, the role of women, soldiers, the Church, trade and commerce, occupations, celebrations, and other topics.

Examines the cultural, political, and social history of Medieval society including the Feudal Order, merchants and traders, scholars and artisans, and kings and Vassals.