Medieval category: 3965 books

Jean Froissart (c. 1337 c. 1405), often referred to in English as John Froissart, was one of the most important chroniclers of medieval France. For centuries, Froissart's Chronicles have been recognized as the chief expression of the chivalric revival of the 14th century Kingdom of England and France....

Stories about hungry vampires hunting for a meal of fresh blood have been around for thousands of years. This eBook can take young readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about vampires. Then explore how vampire stories have changed over time until these bloodthirsty monsters became the lonesome and tortured creatures often seen in today's popular culture.

Medieval castles were the settings for royal feasts and epic battles. MIGHTY! Castles takes readers inside these ancient fortresses and explains how they provided protection during dangerous times.The Spectrum® Readers are the perfect Common Core aligned tool to support the development of nonfiction...

The "Castle" series is one of the strongest selling brands in the LEGO line. Sean Kenney highlights medieval castles and the knights who stand guard and keep the castles shipshape. There is also a spread featuring a joust and a battle with a dragon! LEGO adventurers will love this new offering.

Through the letters of a squire of the knight Sir Edmund Perry, the reader is immersed in the life at Oxney Castle in Medieval England. Experience the excitement of a tournament, the preparations for an attack, and the action of the battle. Will help arrive in time to save the castle under siege? Level...

Many entries in the historical record and examples from popular culture show nobles, knights, kings, and peasants alike celebrating with food and drink. In this book, medieval agriculture, food preparation, and eating are explored in equal measure. With vivid examples from historical manuscripts,...

I am a powerful medieval king. I have an impressive castle, I like to be entertained by music and jesters, and I'm not afraid of an intense battle. But being a king isn't easy. There are a few important rules to follow in order to be great. Everyone in the kingdom must bow down to me, and I must have...

Stories about spooky ghosts haunting the living have been around for thousands of years. This eBook can take young readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about ghosts. Then explore how ghost stories have changed over time until they became the lonely and restless spirits often seen in today's popular culture.

A young knight-in-training has so much to do-learn about arms and armor, assist a squire, attend a medieval banquet, tilt at the quintain-and prepare to be "dubbed!" This is a surefire, nonfiction subject for newly independent readers.

Stories about ferocious werewolves killing everything in their paths have been around for thousands of years. This eBook can take young readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about werewolves. Then explore how werewolf stories have changed over time until these monsters became the troubled and distant creatures often seen in today's popular culture.

Stories about the walking dead searching for a meal of warm flesh have been around for thousands of years. This eBook can take readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about zombies. Then explore how zombie stories have changed over time until these creatures became some of the most popular monsters seen in today's popular culture.

Jump back in time to discover what was happening during the mysterious Middle Ages. Some people occupied themselves with putting crowns on their heads, others kept busy discovering and spreading new religions, and some focused on invasion and conquest. Follow along as warlords carve out kingdoms in...

Despite the common image of knights in the Middle Ages as brave and chivalrous warriors who protected the downtrodden, many knights did not live up to those expectations. This illuminating account of knighthood debunks myths about the warrior class and explains how knights arose as vassals to protect...

"Lots of information, spiced with bits of legend and story, makes this a wonderful book!"—Chicago Sunday Tribune "A welcome addition to any library."—Booklist A celebration of all things chivalrous, this fascinating book features page after page of colorful pictures of heroic...