Manners and Customs in the Middle Ages (Medieval World) (Medieval Worlds S.)
by Marsha Groves
In the Middle Ages, it was important for everyone to dress and act according to their position in society. This intriguing new book describes the different manners and customs that were practiced by kings, knights, ladies, peasants, and religious officials – on the battlefield, in a monastery, at weddings, and at a funerals.
The Other Half of History explores an aspect of history that is often overlooked - the history of women.This fascinating book looks at the lives of women in medieval Europe. In the eyes of the law, women were children, to be guarded and controlled. Motherhood was their main purpose in life. The Church also taught that women were dangerous and sinful. On the other hand, wives helped their husbands in the fields and in workshops, and many nuns and abbesses were respected for their wisdom and learn...
This illustrated series looks at famous disasters, either occurring naturally or as the result of human error. It explains the causes, narrates the events and evaluates the impact on peoples' lives. This volume discusses the Black Death, which broke out in 1347 and accounted for the death of one third of the the population of Europe. The author helps the young reader to understand its significance by looking at life before the plague and its effects both then and now. The book begins with Bishop...
The great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the facts behind the famous dates from a young age. In this series, Gillian Clements tells the stories of some of these events through a lively combination of text and illustration (including some speech bubbles, labelled maps etc). In this way she makes history child-friendly and accessible but still manages to incorporate, wherever possible, primary source material (such as eyewitness acc...
Richard Marshall is from medieval England a young squire learning to be a knight. We will follow him on his journey learning to joust, fight and how to behave chivalrously. Experiencing, castles under siege, dreadful dungeons and victory feasts. How to Live Like A...A stunning new narrative non- fiction series on how we used to live. Written in the first person, they are funny and often outrageous but all based on fact. It is a menu of how you should have lived in each of these times. They will...
A History of Ancient Weapons for Kids (English Reading Tree, #38)
by Keith Goodman
Alfred the Great was the first King of all England. But how did he become King, and what was it like to live in England then? This book tells the story of the only king of England who was called the Great.
Knights and Castles (First Reading Level 4) (English Learners)
by Rachel Firth
Beginner readers are transported back to medieval times to learn about life as a knight and what living in a castle was like in this fun and informative book, with audio narration and illustrations that bring history to life. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus
Famous Men of the Middle Ages (Famous Men, #3)
by John H Haaren and A B Poland
The study of history, like the study of a landscape, should begin with the most conspicuous features. Not until these have been fixed in memory will the lesser features fall into their appropriate places and assume their right proportions. The famous men of ancient and modern times are the mountain peaks of history. It is logical then that the study of history should begin with the biographies of these men.
Monarchs in the Middle Ages (World Almanac Library of the Middle Ages)
by Fiona MacDonald
Describes the training, behavior, equipment, and typical daily life of a knight in medieval times.
Foods, Feasts, and Celebrations (Life in the Middle Ages)
by Margaux Baum
Warfare in the Medieval World (History of Warfare)
by Chris Marshall
Provides an overview of the evolution of military conflicts from the fifth through the fifteenth centuries, describing changes in the make-up of the armies, fighting tactics, and weapons.
Negotiating the North (The Society for Medieval Archaeology Monographs)
by Sarah Semple, Alexandra Sanmark, Frode Iversen, and Natascha Mehler
This book brings together the cumulative results of a three-year project focused on the assemblies and administrative systems of Scandinavia, Britain, and the North Atlantic islands in the 1st and 2nd millennia AD. In this volume we integrate a wide range of historical, cartographic, archaeological, field-based, and onomastic data pertaining to early medieval and medieval administrative practices, geographies, and places of assembly in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Scotlan...
A Knight's Career: Training and Duties- Children's Medieval History Books
by Baby Professor
Tracking Down the Vikings in Britain examines how the Vikings affected Britain and looks at what evidence is available for us to see today. Fact-filled text and colourful photographs explain what life was like in Viking Britain, while 'Go Visit...' panels offer readers a chance to examine the clues for themselves. The books are perfect for readers aged 8+ who are studying the Viking era in Britain. It is part of a series of books, which take a look at archaeological, structural and museum evide...