middle ages

"Leaders, strategies, tactics, and weapons--it's all here, combined with short, powerful chapters and historical images" Looks at twelve famous military battles and their leaders including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, William "Braveheart" Wallace, and others.

An illustrated travel guide for those willing to travel to the Middle Ages, with tips on where to find the best places to live, healthcare options with regards to the plague, how to avoid being pilaged by the Huns and more.

In England in 1340, Juliet resents Marguerite's snooty new friend Lady Enid, but when she learns that Enid's father has been unjustly accused of treason, she volunteers for a dangerous mission to help clear his name.

"The Middle Ages aren't just an uninteresting period of history trapped between ancient times and the Renaissance, as the name suggests. It's 1,000 years of fascinating historical events, including the Crusades, the Black Death, and the longest war that has ever been fought. This comprehensible book takes young historians on the journey from the beginning of medieval times--with the fall of the Roman Empire--to the end, often believed to be the invention of Gutenberg's printing press. Maps, historical artwork, and a timeline help readers understand the essential moments of the Middle Ages."--Provided by publisher.

In 1409, skinny, clumsy Roland, the ten-year-old son of a blacksmith, pursues his dream of becoming a knight.

The Blue Flame, sparked at the moment of Christ's death, is in danger of falling into the wrong hands yet again as northern enemies draw near, and as a new religious crusade begins, the love between lifelong friends Raimon, son of a Cathar weaver, and Yolanda, daughter of a Catholic count, is threatened.

Profiles Little John, from his quiet life before joining Robin Hood through his adventures protecting a beautiful lady when she is wrongfully accused of murdering her husband.

An alphabetically-arranged history of the Middle Ages covering major events and developments from 500 to 1500 CE including the Renaissance, Roman Catholic Church, science, the Silk Road, Spanish kingdoms, slavery and serfdom, Rome, and the Song Dynasty.

An alphabetically-arranged history of the Middle Ages covering major events and developments from 500 to 1500 CE including the Normans, Orthodox church, Popes and the papacy, Persia, Marco Polo, philosophy, poetry, and religion.

An alphabetically-arranged history of the Middle Ages covering major events and developments from 500 to 1500 CE including manufacturing and mathematics, miracles and missionary activity, medicine and healing, music, mysticism, and Muhammad.