Series: World History Series.
Subject Areas: History.
Ages: 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16.
Type: Combined volumes (C/V), Internet-Linked

Medieval World is the only other section of the Encyclopedia of World History which is available as a separate book. The Middle Ages were a time of tremendous change, much of it tied in with religion, and displayed in an incredible variety of artwork and architecture.

Usually when we hear "medieval" we tend to think of knights, castles, etc., but in this volume, you'll learn about medieval Europe, Northern Africa and the Arab world, the Vikings, Anglo-Saxon England, the Hundred Years War, the Feudal system, all about castle life and life in villages and towns, the far-reaching effects of the Christian church, the Plague, the Celts, the Mongols, the Turks, Eastern Europe, India, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Australia, native North Americans, South and Central America, the Renaissance and world exploration. All of it is packed with illustrations, photos when appropriate, and maps.

Once again, Internet-Links are very helpful: Take part in an archery contest, learn more about medieval weapons, see collections of art from museum's medieval collections, gorgeous manuscripts, hear music written in this time period, look inside an Inca city, visit the pueblo towns in Southwest USA, and many, many other great sites.

Pair up this book with other Usborne titles: Knights and Armor, Time Traveler, or build a castle to round out the experience.

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