Greenwood guides to historic events of the medieval world

Looks at the early life of Genghis Khan and his struggles on the path to power, and follows the activities of the Mongol tribes as they waged war throughout the world to add to Khan's empire. Includes a selection of related documents.

Presents a collection of essays describing the origins of the Hundred Years War, chivalry's effect on fourteenth and fifteenth-century warfare, the religion of the monarchy, Joan of Arc's understanding of the war, and more, and contains a chronology of the kings and timeline.

Examines the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, describes the culture and philosophy of the twelfth century, discusses the emergence of troubadour culture, and summarizes two literary works of the period.