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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"An epic reappraisal of the medieval world--and the rich and complicated legacy left to us by the rise of the West--from the New York Times bestselling author of The Templars. When the once-mighty city of Rome was sacked by barbarians in 410 and lay in ruins, it signaled the end of an era--and the beginning of a thousand years of profound transformation. In a gripping narrative bursting with big names--from St Augustine and Attila the Hun to the Prophet...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
From the schism between Rome and Constantinople to the rise of the T'ang Dynasty, from the birth of Muhammad to the crowning of Charlemagne, this erudite book tells the fascinating, often violent story of kings, generals, and the peoples they ruled. In her earlier work, The History of the Ancient World, Susan Wise Bauer wrote of the rise of kingship based on might. But in the years between the fourth and the twelfth centuries, rulers had to find new...
Author
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"This is a book about ten real castles. Each castle is illustrated by a fabulous cross-section that reveals its interior, and is described by a lively text on an important day in its history"--Front jkt. flap. Best-selling author, Stephen Biesty, famous for his "Incredible Cross-Sections" books, has now turned his attention to ten actual castles, as they were on ten historic dates (his 1994 book "Castle" focused on a single, imaginary castle). In...
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Language
English
Description
In this single indispensable volume, one of Americas ranking scholars combines a lifes work of research and teaching with the art of lively narration. Both authoriatative 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 Church, and the advent...
Author
Series
Good Times Travel Agency volume 2
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
11) Long ago
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Questions and asnwers about castles, knights, and the times of long ago.
12) Knight
Author
Series
Publisher
Dk Pub
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.
14) Medieval life
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
17) The Middle Ages
Author
Publisher
Facts on File
Pub. Date
1989-
Language
English
Description
Maps, charts, illustrations, and text explore the history and culture of the Middle Ages.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a day in the life of a medieval lord as he runs the land over which he holds power. Slashing swords, shining armor, knights locked in deadly battle - the mighty castle is under siege! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary,...
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