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41) The Middle Ages
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1985
Language
English
Description
In this indispensable volume, one of America's ranking scholars combines a life's work of research and teaching with the art of lively narration. Both authoritative and beautifully told, The Middle Ages is the full story of the thousand years between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance-a time that saw the rise of kings and emperors, the flowering of knighthood, the development of Europe, the increasing power of the Catholic Church, and the advent...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
When Ms. Frizzle and her student Arnold follow an underground passage beneath Craig's Castle Shop and find themselves in the middle of a siege of a 12th century English castle, they learn a great deal about both castles and the Middle Ages.
44) Knights
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Tells about the lives of knights throughout history while focusing on those of medieval times.
Author
Publisher
University Press
Pub. Date
1967.
Language
English
Description
Vivid, eminently readable account by one of the foremost historians of the medieval period provides fascinating insights into the Church's role in village life, the development of towns and use of fields, the growth of chivalry and evolution of knighthood, monasticism, trade, and much more.
47) Geoffrey Chaucer
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents biographical information along with critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas that appear in the author's works.
Author
Series
Publisher
Recorded Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
This all-encompassing investigation of a highly influential time period includes the major events of the era and informative discussion of empire, papacy, the Crusades, and the fall of Constantinople. During the course of these lectures, Professor Madden also addresses the rise of Islam, reform movements, and schisms in the church. In so doing, Professor Madden underscores the significance and grand scale of an age that continues to hold an undeniable...
52) Knights
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about knights. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crowell
Pub. Date
[1974]
Language
English
Description
From acclaimed historians Frances and Joseph Gies comes the reissue of this definitive classic on medieval castles, which was a source for George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones series.
"Castles are crumbly and romantic. They still hint at an age more colorful and gallant than our own, but are often debunked by boring people who like to run on about drafts and grumble that the latrines did not work. Joseph and Frances Gies offer a book that helps set...
57) Castle
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Working from plans of an actual 14th century European castle, Stephen Biesty has sliced the building into various cross-sections, each one teeming with life and detail.
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