medieval civilization

Examines various aspects of the Renaissance, a period in history characterized by invention and creativity.

Explores the daily lives of serfs during the Middle Ages, including a look at their uprisings which eventually changed the social structure in Europe.

Looks at the lives of monks during the Middle Ages, including their role in the Crusades and the monasteries they built.

Explores the lives of the nobility during the Middle Ages, including their role in the Crusades and the castles they built.

Explores the lives of knights during the Middle Ages, including their weaponry, armory, and participation in the Crusades.

Explores the lives of merchants during the Middle Ages, including specific guilds and their economic effects on Europe and Asia.

Looks at the lives of doctors during the Middle Ages, including their practices, beliefs, and role in the Black Plague.

Legends have been written about it, films have been made, but what really happened during the Middle Ages? Learn about feudalism, popes, leaders, and wars in this informative book.

This book describes the castles of the Middle Ages, presenting information on feudalism, the construction of a castle, castle defenses, castle life, and attacks on castles.

Contains three essays in which the author examines the possible source, and the social, economic, and cultural consequences of the plague of 1348.