Explores the social and economic way of life during the Middle Ages from 1100 to 1400 A.D., describing the ruling classes and peasant life, as well as the role of the church.
Describes in text and illustrations the history of Europe during the Middle Ages with emphasis on the spiritual, social, political, and cultural developments and changes.
Readers will study the intriguing history and culture of the medieval and early modern periods, including: the Germanic Empires of the fifth century, the founding of Canada and the United States, and the arrival of the Europeans in Oceania and Australia in the eighteenth century.
Provides an introduction to life in the cities and towns of medieval Europe, discussing the origins of urban centers, streets and structures, the role of the church, government, crafts and trade, and health, wealth, and welfare.
An introduction to the Middle Ages, featuring twenty-seven entries that contain eyewitness accounts of significant people and events of the age, covering barbarians, saints and sinners, emperors and kings, crusaders, and aspects of life.
Chronicles the events that led the Germanic king Karl to become Charlemagne, the first emperor of Rome in over 400 years, how he became the most powerful man in the world, defender of the church, and broke down barriers between the peoples of Europe.
