Children's Encyclopedia of Knights and Castles
Sean Sheehan,Kathy Elgin,Saviour Pirotta,Fiona MacDonald,Patricia Levy
Children’s Encyclopedia of Knights and Castles
Sean Sheehan,Kathy Elgin,Saviour Pirotta,Fiona MacDonald,Patricia Levy
What was it like to be a castle resident in the Middle Ages?
Young readers can discover the medieval world - from the rules of jousting to castle construction techniques - with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Full of chivalrous facts, informative illustrations, and photographs of important artifacts, this is a definitive guide to everything you ever needed to know about how people lived in the Middle Ages.
Topics include:
- Castles: defense, sieges, daily living. - Medieval Life: markets and fairs, crafts, medicine, religion.
- Warfare: Knights Templar, weapons and armor, horses.
- Knights: chivalry, training, the Crusades.
Brought to life by eye-catching re-enactment photographs, this is a fantastic, fascinating read for children aged 8+.
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