feudalism

"After his father's untimely death, young Leto ascends to Duke of House Atreides while Duncan Idaho starts down the path to become one of Leto's right-hand men. Meanwhile, Baron Harkonnen wastes no time moving against the new Duke by stoking the centuries-long feud between the Harkonnens and Atreides. A new dawn rises when Crown Prince Shaddam successfully ousts his father from the throne of the Imperium. And Pardot Kynes, now considered a prophet among the Fremen, continues forging a path to make the desert planet an oasis"--Amazon.

The immortal samurai Manji must decide whether or not to save Rin from the Shogun.

"Dune, Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction masterpiece set in the far future amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar society, tells the story of Paul Atreides as he and his family accept control of the desert planet Arrakis. A . . . blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism, and politics, Dune is a . . . fantastical tale that takes an unprecedented look into our universe, and is transformed by the graphic novel format. The first volume of a three-book trilogy encompassing the original novel"--Amazon.

Looks at the construction and functions of castles.

Explores life during the Medieval period, including knights, feudalism, castles, and the Crusades.

Text and three-dimensional illustrations explore castle life and the experiences of knights, examining the castle's many uses as a fortress and a palace; and discussing knights in the Middle Ages and the Crusades as well as what it took to become a knight, methods of fighting, armor and weapons, and jousting.

Castles are perhaps the greatest symbol of the Middle Ages. But what was life like inside these mighty fortresses? This book examines the rise of castles as the center of noble life and provides information on the men, women, and children who lived within the castle walls.

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.

Studies the development, characteristics, and decline of feudalism.

You have applied for the job of a knight in the Middle Ages. There's a lot to learn if you are going to live a life of fighting and danger. An interview at the end of the book will reveal if you have what it takes to be a knight.