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The Middle Ages Ran From The End Of The Dark Ages To The Renaissance In The 15th Century. This Collection Of Superb Photographs Brings Vividly To Life Rural And Town Life During That Era - Including The Life Of A Peasant Tied To The Soil, The Power Of The Church, And The Rise Of Trade Guilds. Starting With A Description Of The Feudal System That Existed In Much Of Europe, The Book Features Artifacts, Costumes, Furniture, And Building To Illustrate Daily Medieval Life. Discover The Hardships Of Life On The Land, As Well As The Magnificent Tournaments Of The Royal Court. Learn How Food Was Prepared And Served At A Great Banquet. See The Illuminated Chronicles Kept By Scholarly Monks, And How Master Craftworkers Used Their Skills To Decorate The Great Cathedrals. Packed With Fascinating Facts, Medieval Life Is A Unique And Compelling Introduction To The People And Culture Of The Middle Ages.
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gr 5-8like Most Of The Books In This Series, This Introduction To The Middle Ages Gives A Clear Picture Of Life And The Times Through A Combination Of Brief Text And An Abundance Of High-quality Pictures With Descriptive And Informative Captions. Beginning With An Overview Of The Period And Its Societal Structure, The Book Deals With Various Aspects Of Daily Life Among The Different Levels Of Society, The Role And Influence Of Religion, Jobs, Culture And The Arts, Health And Disease, And A Look Forward To The Coming Renaissance. All Topics Are Covered In A Double-page Spread. The Result Is A Clear, Interestingly Presented Overview Of Medieval Life. Details In The Pictures Such As An Underlayer Of Clothing Or The Use Of A Variety Of Knives Will Intrigue Children And Help Them Gain A Sense Of Life During This Period. The Excellent Illustrations Combine Art Reproductions And Drawings And Photographs Of Various Objects. Children Will Find Much To Interest Them Here And The Format Encourages Browsing; However, The Visual And Written Information Make This Title Also Useful For Reports And Projects.jane Gardner Connor, South Carolina State Library, Columbia
Categories:
- Children's Books
- Literature & Fiction
Publisher : DK Children
Author : Langley, Andrew
Language : English
Edition : First Edition
Published :2004-08-02
Number Of Pages : 72
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0756607051
ISBN-13 : 9780756607050
Item weight : 1.25 lb
Dimensions : 0.5 in x 8.6 in x 11.2 in
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