medieval civilization

Contains forty-three essays in which various authors discuss issues related to the Middle Ages, from 477 through 1453, discussing the Byzantine Empire, feudalism, the Tang Dynasty, the spread of Islam, the Silk Road, Arab physicians, Ghengis Khan, the Black Death, Joan of Arc, and other topics.

Contrasts the way children of different social classes were betrothed and married during the Middle Ages.

Discusses various aspects of the Crusades from the motives behind them and preparation for them to the capture of Jerusalem and the establishment of the Crusader states.

Full-color photographs, illustrations, and digital imagery focus on every aspect of a castle including the great halls, towers, turrets, and passageways; and contains a large fold-out poster.

An introduction to the late Middle Ages that identifies the era's defining characteristics, examines the political, social, and cultural trends of the period, and explores its impact on the modern world.

Presents the controversial argument that the Crusades were a justified war against Muslim terror and aggression and reviews the history of the seven major crusades from 1095 to 1291.

Presents descriptive essays on life in medieval Europe, covering fourteen topics including marriage, homes, clothing, knighthood, the plague, and Jewish persecution, and includes a chronology and a further reading list.

Presents the full story of the thousand years between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance.

A simple introduction to the European warriors known as knights, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through books and films.