middle ages

Text and illustrations explore the history of the world from the Mongol invasions through the voyages of Christopher Columbus.

Presents a broad picture of the chivalric world, and shows how chivalry affected or was affected by social movements, writers and events, and analyses the legacy it passed down to later ages.

Text and cutaway illustrations depict the construction of a medieval cathedral and the way of life inside it.

In 1381 England, a hunting dog recounts what happens to his beloved master Rufus and his family when they are arrested on suspicion of being part of the peasants' rebellion led by Wat Tyler and the preacher John Ball.

An encyclopedia of the Middle Ages for students, containing alphabetically-arranged entries that address significant facets of medieval life; examine important people, places, events, and works; and discuss a wide range of related topics, such as agriculture, schools, and feudalism.

Explores the history of the world, from the fall of Rome to the rise of Islam, discussing such areas as Europe, the Mediterranean, the Far East, and the Americas.

Contains adaptations of thirteen tales by the pilgrims traveling to Canterbury in about 1387.

Presents nineteen historical and cultural writings from the Middle Ages, each with introductions providing context, plus lists of related readings and Web sites.

Retells, in graphic novel form, the tale of Arthur Pendragon who, raised in obscurity, draws a legendary sword from a stone and begins the life he was born to lead, guided by the elusive wizard Merlin.

Looks at the world of a knight during the Middle Ages, including his castle, feasts, tournaments, armor, pages, and battles.