600-1500

The Catholic Church lay at the heart of medieval society. Readers will learn about the pious life of monks and nuns, the great cathedrals which served as centers of worship, and the spread of Christianity across Europe.

Examines the medieval crusades and the religious fervor that inspired the confrontation between Christianity and Islam.

Describes a year in the life of the monks living in the great monastery of Cluny in medieval France, as seen through the eyes of a young boy who has just joined the monastic order.

Describes the battle for the crown of England in 1066 which was eventually claimed by William the Conqueror, and provides information about the workings of the monarchy during the Middle Ages, discussing royal succession, coronations and queens, the law, crusading, and other topics.

Examines the crusading movement of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and discusses the political, social, economic, and military reasons why efforts to take back the Holy Land for Christendom ultimately failed.

This title examines major historical periods and events, focusing on the defining political, social, and cultural trends of the early Middle Ages.

Chronicles the High Middle Ages, examining the cultural and political strides made in this period before Europe was overtaken by famine, plague, and war in the fourteenth century.