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.Topicsdefense, sieges, daily living.Medieval markets and fairs, crafts, medicine, religion.Knights Templar, weapons and armor, horses.chivalry, training, the Crusades.Brought to life by eye-catching re-enactment photographs, this is a fantastic, fascinating read for children aged 8+.ABOUT THE Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.
This is Book 14 in the Arcturus Children's Reference Library Series. See all Arcturus Children's Reference Library books here.
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Sean Sheehan has a degree in Ancient Literature and History. He is fascinated by all aspect of of the ancient world, and in particular the literature of ancient Greece and Rome. A visit to Auschwitz in the 1970s sparked off an interest in the history of the Jewish people and the Holocaust, and since then Sean has spent much time reading and researching the s
More about Sean SheehanKathy is an experienced writer of non-fiction books for children.
More about Kathy ElginSaviour Pirotta is originally from Malta and now lives in Scarborough, Yorkshire. He is the author of nearly one hundred titles, ranging from non-fiction about pirates to short novels, as well as stories for Barbie magazine, Disney and educational material for the Teletubbies franchise. He is the author of The Orchard Book of First Greek Myths which has
More about Saviour PirottaFiona Macdonald, the author, is a historian specialising in writing books for the children's market. Her previous titles include Step into the Aztec and Maya Worlds.
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More about Patricia LevyChristopher Gravett has worked as a curator both at the British Museum and at the Royal Armories at the Tower of London. Currently he is curator at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire. He has written many books on medieval military history, arms, armor and castles. John James studied figurative illustration and specialized in historical reconstructions and architectu
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