civilization, medieval

Fly Guy and Buzz learn about castles, including why they were built, how they protected its inhabitants, and the different people who lived inside a castle.

Describes what life was like in medieval dungeons during the late fifteenth century, as seen through the eyes of the jailer.

Text and illustrations look at the battles, legends, and heroic deeds of knights.

A history of the Renaissance, examining the economic, social, and technological undergirdings of the sudden outpouring of genius, and providing analyses of specific artists and their works of literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture.

The time period from the Fall of Rome to the middle of the fifteenth century is explained in the artwork created and the words spoken by people in various cultures.

The rebirth of knowledge, art, and philosophy, and a rejuvenation of banking and business, mark the period known as the Renaissance. Follow the important events in this flourishing of Western culture.

Presents a reference guide that provides authoritative maps, charts, and chronologies complemented by informative essays covering all the major periods of human history between the time of the Neanderthals and the nuclear age.

An exploration of the life of a knight, describing training, battles, weapons, social life, and more.

Surveys the history of the world during the Middle Ages, chronicling events, individuals, and civilizations from between the forth and twelfth centuries.