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Arts and Literature in the Middle Ages by
This beautiful book highlights works of art from illuminated manuscripts, and images of stained glass, paintings, jewelry, and tapestries that have survived since the Middle Ages. Children will delight in reading about tales of chivalry and fantasy, mystery plays, as well as medieval languages.
Clothes and Crafts in the Middle Ages by
Like an archaeological dig, Clothes & Crafts in History offers readers an opportunity to uncover exciting details of past lives in ancient cities and times. From descriptions and physical evidence left behind, readers learn about the variety of materials and skills that craft workers used to produce kitchen utensils, clothes, jewelry, and other items. Each book in the series also includes information on festivals of the time and exciting project ideas that will help young readers identify with peoples and cultures of the past.The Middle Ages was a historical period in Europe that lasted from 476 A.D. to 1492 A.D. The people of that time lived mostly in the countryside as farmers. They made their clothes and crafts from local materials, such as wool, leather, wood, clay, and iron. Skilled artisans also wove intricate tapestries, built huge cathedrals and palaces from stone and marble, painted frescoes on plaster, and styled beautiful clothing and jewelry. You can also make a tunic, craft a chain necklace, and entertain family in medieval style
Early Middle Ages
Surveys the history of Europe and the Middle East from the fall of the Roman Empire to the year 1000, with emphasis on the founding and spread of Islam and the rise and the fall of the Byzantine and Carolingian Empires.
The Early Middle Ages by
The Early Middle Ages, the 500 years following the fall of Rome, was a violent time of invasion and war that saw the breakdown of society. Yet, this period saw important social and political changes, leading first to the civilization of the Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance and then to modern western culture.
Medieval World by 
The Middle Ages by
Part of a series of historical atlases designed for the young reader, this introduction to the political and cultural history of medieval Europe features special sections on King Arthur, the Byzantine Empire, the Vikings, and the Crusades.
The Middle Ages by 
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