Exciting illustrations and photographs highlight the duties and privileges of a medieval knight in warfare and in service to a lord, exploring their clothing, apprenticeship, heraldry, and the obedien
Describes different kinds of castles, their purposes, how they were built, and what it was like to live in a castle, looking particularly at the roles played by women and children.
Describes daily life in Europe during the Middle Ages, looking at the social hierarchy of the feudal system, through which kings and lords became rich while peasants remained poor.
Describes the roles and duties of women and girls of all social classes during the Middle Ages, looking at such areas as medieval dress and beauty, women's rights, and women of power in Europe and oth
Describes different kinds of castles, their purposes, how they were built, and what it was like to live in a castle, looking particularly at the roles played by women and children.
Describes the duties and privileges of a medieval knight in warfare and in service to a lord, and explores aspects of daily life such as clothing, apprenticeship, heraldry, and obedience to the chival