Cranston Public Library

"Introduces the high adventure of medieval England through the letters of a knight's squire who participates in an exciting tournament before witnessing the preparations and battle engagements of a castle under siege." --

Discusses the authority of the medieval Church, the noble and merchant classes, and the influence of each on medieval society. Includes numerous illustrations from illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, stained glass windows, and other source materials.

Describes how medieval castles were built and examines the daily lives of those inhabiting them.

Recreates the life of the rich and poor family, the housewife, businessman, doctor, scholar, clergy, artist, and writer of the Middle Ages, with insights into many customs and traditions of the period.

Describes country and city life during the Middle Ages including such aspects as social order, religion, family life, agriculture, money and trade, war, pestilence, education, and architecture and other arts.

Biographies of some outspoken and influential women who lived in Europe, Africa, and the Far East during the Middle Ages.

Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.

Jack and Annie look at knights, armor, and life in a castle.

Discusses feudalism, chivalry, clothing and weaponry, practices of war, the Crusades, tournaments and other aspects of the lives of noble soldiers of the Middle Ages.