Nobles and Knights of the Middle Ages-Children's Medieval History Books
by Baby Professor
A description of the city and the daily life of the citizens immediately before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, is intended for student and general readers.
In this book, Trevor Cairns traces the evolution of the knight in Europe: from barbarian warrior to horseman-archer, through to the courtly knight as soldier and 'gentleman'. The author focuses on the medieval period when knights established themselves as a social and military class. He examines the training of knights, knights in peace and war, the crusades, chivalry and the feudal system. Through a variety of primary sources and a wealth of illustrations, the author reveals the myth and realit...
Explains the organization and structure of the Roman imperial army of 100 A.D. and the daily life of a professional soldier in the Roman empire.
Famous Battles of the Medieval Period (Classic Warfare)
by Chris McNab
The Castle (First Discovery)
by Pascale De Bourgoing and Jeunesse Gallimard
Rush across the drawbridge, duck under the portcullis, and burst into the courtyard. Wander through the hall and kitchen and admire the knight's bright armor.
Renaissance and Reformation (Cambridge Introduction to World History)
by Trevor Cairns
Julius Caesar (Cambridge Introduction to World History)
by Graham I. F. Tingay
A fully illustrated account of the life, achievement, and importance of Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assumption of dictatorial power over the Roman Empire, and his brutal death.
The Vikings (Lost civilizations) (Edge Books: Warriors of History)
by Allison Lassieur
Outrageous Women of the Middle Ages (Outrageous Women)
by Vicki Leon
Some were feisty and fiery. Others were cool and dangerous. All were incredibly courageous. Outrageous Women of The Middle Ages took on the challenge of their world--and didn't worry about ruffling a few feathers. Among the outrageous women you'll meet are: Eleanor of Aquitaine--queen of France and later England, she led a group of women on the Second Crusade and created her own financial system Lady Murasaki Shikibu--besides being a wife and mother, she learned the "forbidden" language of Chin...
People in Past Anc Rome War & Weapons (People in the Past)
by Brian Williams
A topic based approach to a great civilisation through five books, each covering a different aspect of that civilisation. The history in these books explores how people lived and draws out what our own society has learnt from the ancient civilisation. Focuses on primary sources and what they tell us about people, events and changes in the society in question. Each book contains: - further reading and websites - glossary and index
The Nobility - Kings, Lords, Ladies and Nights Ancient History of Europe Children's Medieval Books
by Baby Professor
Ireland (newspaper edition) (Horrible Histories Special)
by Terry Deary
Discover all the foul facts about the history of the Emerald Isle with history's most horrible headlines: Irish edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to Ireland. From why wax models were captured and made prisoners of war and which warriors went to battle naked to how to make yourself invisible. It's all in Horrible Histories: Ireland: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising...
The Black Plague: Dark History- Children's Medieval History Books
by Baby Professor
A Serf's Path to Freedom During the Middle Ages- Children's Medieval History Books
by Baby Professor
A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages (A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages, #3)
The Feudal System Uncovered- Children's Medieval History Books
by Baby Professor
Making Livonia
The region called Livonia (corresponding to modern Estonia and Latvia) emerged out of the rapid transformation caused by the conquest, Christianisation and colonisation on the north-east shore of the Baltic Sea in the late twelfth and the early thirteenth centuries. These radical changes have received increasing scholarly notice over the last few decades. However, less attention has been devoted to the interplay between the new and the old structures and actors in a longer perspective. This vol...
Castle Under Siege (My First Discoveries/Torchlight)
by Claude Delafosse, Ute Fuhr, and Raoul Sautai
Learn about the life in castles. Find out how difficult it is to get past its strong walls. Discover what it is like to be under attack.
A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages (A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages, #1)