written by Andrew Langley ; photographed by Geoff Brightling & Geoff Dann
Rev. ed
New York :
DK Publishing,
2011
72 p. :
col. ill. ;
29 cm. +
1 CD-ROM (col. ; 4 3/4 in.) + 1 poster
DK eyewitness books
Includes bibliographical references (p. 69) and index
The middle ages -- Medieval society -- A peasant's life -- Tied to the soil -- Running a manor -- A medieval home -- From kitchen to table -- Medieval women -- The great barons -- The royal court -- The medieval soldier -- The church -- Building a cathedral -- The art of decoration -- Holy orders -- Life in a monastery -- The written word -- Saints and pilgrims -- The Islamic world -- Trade and commerce -- Life in the town -- The guild masters -- The stonemasons -- Fairs and feast days -- Medieval music -- Plays and parades -- Death and disease -- The birth of a new age -- Did you know? -- Who's who? -- Find out more
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An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more