Medieval Life (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

by Andrew Langley

Overview

Step back in time and experience life in the Middle Ages.

Eyewitness Medieval Life is a compelling introduction to the people and culture of the Middle Ages. Superb color photographs of artifacts, costumes, furniture, and buildings bring daily life in Medieval Europe vividly to life.

Explore the magnificent tournaments of the royal court, the bustling streets of a developing town, how the feudal system worked, and much more. Find out how monks decorated holy books with real gold, see how cathedrals were built, and discover the power held by the medieval church over the people.

Great for school projects or just for fun, Eyewitness Medieval Life will help you to learn everything you need to know about life in the Middle Ages. This history guide also comes with a poster packed full of illustrations and facts, perfect for your bedroom wall or classroom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756673161
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	04/18/2011
Series:	DK Eyewitness
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Andrew Langley is an adult and children's author who writes both fiction and nonfiction. His work often deals with history and historical themes. He is known for DK Eyewitness: Medieval Life, You Wouldn't Want to Be a Viking Explorer! (Revised Edition), History News: The Roman News, and many more.

Table of Contents

	The Middle Ages	6
	Medieval society	8
	A peasant's life	10
	Tied to the soil	12
	Running a manor	14
	A medieval home	16
	From kitchen to table	18
	Medieval women	22
	The great barons	24
	The royal court	26
	The medieval soldier	28
	The Church	30
	Building a cathedral	32
	The art of decoration	34
	Holy orders	36
	Life in a monastery	38
	The written word	40
	Saints and pilgrims	42
	The Islamic world	44
	Trade and commerce	46
	Life in the town	48
	The guild masters	50
	The stonemasons	52
	Fairs and feast days	54
	Medieval music	56
	Plays and parades	58
	Death and disease	60
	The birth of a new age	62
	Did you know?	64
	Who's who?	66
	Find out more	68
	Glossary	70
	Index	72

Editorial Reviews

Gr 5-8Like most of the books in this series, this introduction to the Middle Ages gives a clear picture of life and the times through a combination of brief text and an abundance of high-quality pictures with descriptive and informative captions. Beginning with an overview of the period and its societal structure, the book deals with various aspects of daily life among the different levels of society, the role and influence of religion, jobs, culture and the arts, health and disease, and a look forward to the coming Renaissance. All topics are covered in a double-page spread. The result is a clear, interestingly presented overview of medieval life. Details in the pictures such as an underlayer of clothing or the use of a variety of knives will intrigue children and help them gain a sense of life during this period. The excellent illustrations combine art reproductions and drawings and photographs of various objects. Children will find much to interest them here and the format encourages browsing; however, the visual and written information make this title also useful for reports and projects.Jane Gardner Connor, South Carolina State Library, Columbia

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