medieval period, 1066-1485

Describes daily life and major historical events of the Middle Ages, with an emphasis on events in Great Britain from the fifth to the fifteenth centuries.

Explores what life was like inside castles and describes the education, armor, and weapons of knights.

Two events change young Robin Loxley's life forever--he encounters a wargwolf in the woods and returns home days later to discover that his family, believing him dead, have left the village, and six months later he meets the young and rebellious Lady Marian.

A guide through the everyday life and times of the people who lived in medieval Britain. Features expert commentary and re-creations, including a reconstructed medieval village.

Discusses the purpose, design, construction, and defense of medieval castles and describes the life of the inhabitants.

An annotated text of Shakespeare's history play in which fifteenth-century British King Henry V launches a war with France and copes with his identity as a king apart from his wild past and the actions of his father; includes sections on Shakespeare's theater, life, and texts.