Medieval

You (the reader) are the son of a senior servant living in England in the 1400s. Instead of following in your father's footsteps and becoming a servant, you'd much rather become a knight! During your training and as you become a knight, you will discover the tools of the trade, such as your armor, w... More

"A fascinating guide to strange-but-true jobs." If you could go back in time to the Middle Ages, what do you think you would be? A bold knight? A Princess? A Cardinal? In reality, most people did jobs we can barely imagine today. Barbers cut off beards...and sickly limbs; illuminators painstakingly... More

- These funny historical 'handbooks' are an eye-opening introduction to the life of knights, Roman soldiers, princesses, and pirates.- These funny historical 'handbooks' are an eye-opening introduction to the life of knights, Roman soldiers, princesses, and pirates.... More

The < I>Lucent Library of Historical Eras < /I>gives young readers a window on important eras in world history. Individual titles in every multi-volume set present a historical perspective and a vivid picture of the cultural, political, and social life of the era. The 5-volume Elizabethan Engl... More

The Middle ages, from A.D. 500-"1500, were once described as dark and stagnant--"a thousand years without a bath." Now, the Middle Ages are celebrated as a time of immense social change, of outstanding achievements in art and science, and of deep spirituality. TheThe Middle ages, from A.D. 500-"1500... More