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Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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...
3) 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.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"On their latest field trip, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about castles: from drawbridges and dungeons to kings, queens, and knights! There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout"--www.bibz.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
A look at the history of castles and how they were built; the people who lived in them; their involvement in local government, law enforcement, and war; and how their usage changed after the Middle Ages.
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"With wit, wisdom, and a sharp scalpel, Jack Hartnell dissects the medieval body and offers a remedy to our preconceptions. Medieval beliefs about the body were drastically different from ours today: Hair was thought to be a condensation of fumes emitted from the pores, ideas were supposedly committed to memory by being directly imprinted on the brain, and the womb of a goat was believed to function as a contraceptive. But while this medieval medicine...
12) The Middle Ages
Author
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations explore the history of the world from the Mongol invasions through the voyages of Christopher Columbus.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
The lives of medieval knights and warriors who made a significant impact on their world are profiled. Features biographies of William Marshal, Richard the Lionheart, Saladin, don Pero Nino, and Sir John de Hawkwood.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Journey back to medieval times with a host of LEGO minifigures. Meet the boldest, bravest knights and other castle characters, from lords and ladies to cooks and jesters"--Back cover.
Publisher
Mariner Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Presents the prose translation of the Old English epic that Tolkien created as a young man, along with selections from lectures on the poem he gave later in life and a story and poetry he wrote in the style of folklore on the poem's themes.
Author
Series
Prioress Eleanor of Tyndal mysteries volume 7
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the late summer of 1274, King Edward has finally been anointed England's ruler. His queen contemplates a pilgrimage in gratitude for their safe return from Outremer, a journey that will include a stay at Tyndal Priory. Envoys are sent to confirm that everything will be suitable for the king's wife, and Prioress Eleanor nervously awaits them, knowing that regal visits bring expense along with honor. The cost is higher than anticipated, however,...
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