Ages 7 to 14 years. The Middle Ages in Europe was characterised by almost constant warfare as rival nobles fought with knights for castles and land. At the same time, Vikings, Magyars, Mongols, and Moors were invading parts of Europe. Medieval Warfare shows how people defended themselves and launched attacks. Full-colour medieval drawings, museum pictures, illustrations and clear text help children understand: the crusades; how castles were attacked and defended; warriors and their weapons; how battles were fought on the battlefield; famous battles fought in the middle ages, such as the Battle of Hastings.