Washoe County Library System

Questions and asnwers about castles, knights, and the times of long ago.

Describes the life and times of the Middle Ages. Reveals the historical details of life as a knight in the 1100s, life in a royal castle in the 1200s, and life during the Black Plague in the 1300s.

While telling about his life in Medieval England, eight-year-old Robin includes information about families and homes, food and clothes, castles, markets, tournaments, and beliefs of the people.

Follows the life and training of a seven-year-old page in England in 1415 who dreams of becoming a squire and hopes someday to be dubbed a knight.

"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.

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.

Relates in graphic novel format three historic attacks on medieval castles.

"Kroll introduces four notable groups referred to by their enemies as barbarians: the Goths, the Huns, the Vikings, and the Mongols. In each case, he looks at the lives of common people within the group, their religious beliefs, their leaders, their history, and the results of their attacks on other civilizations"--Amazon.com.