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Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
This innovative presentation of medieval history combines visually appealing infographics, whimsical cartoons and lively, informative text to highlight aspects of the diversity and intercultural dynamics of the medieval world, from Europe to the Byzantine, Ottoman and Islamic empires
8) Crusades
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
Description
Three historic battles to claim the Holy Land during the time of the Crusades are told in graphic novel format: Christian soldiers try to take Jerusalem back from Muslim and Jewish defenders during the First Crusade in 1099; On July 4, 1187, Christian armies of the Kingdom of Jerusalem meet the Muslim forces of Saladin in the decisive Battle of Hattin for the Holy Land; England's King Richard I, and his allies battle Saladin in an attempt to retake...
Author
Publisher
Viking, Penguin Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
The Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times: A Handbook for Time Travelers is a snappy, informative, illustrated travel guide with everything the sensible time traveler needs to know, like: * Where I can find the best hovel? * What are my healthcare options if I catch the Black Plague? * How can I avoid being attacked by pillaging Huns? * And most importantly, why on earth would anyone want to travel back to medieval times? This book is designed as a parody...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Castles may conjure up a romantic fairy tale world; however, in real life, during the Middle Ages, castles were fortresses, providing shelter and protection for the lord as well as for the peasants who lived on his land. For an army, a lord depended on young soldiers in armor called knights who spent years at the castle learning the skills of warfare"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Explores life during the Middle Ages; describes the features found in castles, including murder holes, gatehouses, and moats; and discusses the numerous smells the inhabitants encountered.
Have you ever dreamed of living in a castle? Imagine a moat filled with poop and an army of invaders holding you under siege. Life in the Middle Ages was no fairy tale! Charge back in time to find out what real life was like in the castles of the Middle Ages.
17) Samurai
Author
Series
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
This title focuses on the history of Samurais! It breaks down their origin, tactics, and place in modern culture. This hi-lo title is complete with thrilling and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. --from Amazon.
19) Medieval knights
Author
Series
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This title focuses on the history of Medieval Knights! It breaks down their origin, tactics, and place in modern culture." -- Amazon.
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