Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Gudrun Gudrun Alma Johanna Koenig A prose retelling of the 13th-century epic poem that follows the fluctuating fortunes of Gudrun, daughter of a king, who spends many years as the hostage of the evil Queen of Normandy. OL1446218W
The story of the world, history for the classical child The story of the world, history for the classical child S. Wise Bauer,Susan Wise Bauer Chronological history of the Middle Ages covering Africa, the Americas, Europe, and the Far East from 400 A.E. to 1600 A.D OL1840364W
Pilgrim Pilgrim Lilly, Melinda. Introduces the way of life of the Christian pilgrim of the Middle Ages, looking at the foods one might have eaten, sights visited, and objects sought along the way. OL20505577W
Measly Middle Ages Measly Middle Ages Terry Deary "The Measly Middle Ages" portrays life as it really was in the days when knights were bold and the peasants were revolting. OL20828994W
Princess Princess Lilly, Melinda. Presents some of the details of the life of a princess or queen in Europe in the Middle Ages. OL23744740W
Blacksmith Blacksmith Lilly, Melinda. Describes the life and work of a blacksmith living in Europe during the Middle Ages. OL23744741W
Avoid Being a Prisoner in a Medieval Dungeon! Avoid Being a Prisoner in a Medieval Dungeon! Fiona MacDonald Describes what life was like in medieval dungeons during the late fifteenth century, as seen through the eyes of the jailer. OL263732W
The Middle Ages The Middle Ages Allison Lassieur "Describes the life and times of the era known as the Middle Ages. The reader's choices reveal the historical details of life as a knight in the 1100s, life in a royal castle in the 1200s, and life d… OL2750536W
The Middle Ages The Middle Ages R. J. Cootes Describes daily life and major historical events of the Middle Ages, with an emphasis on events in Great Britain from the fifth to the fifteenth centuries. OL4480085W
Women in Medieval Times Women in Medieval Times Fiona MacDonald Looks at the lives and social conditions of women in medieval Europe. The role of women in history has not always been given the attention it deserves. This completely unique series explores the cont… OL487562W
An age of voyages, 1350-1600 An age of voyages, 1350-1600 Merry E. Wiesner "This book provides coverage of the political, cultural, and social history of the world from 1350 to 1600. Contact among regions of the world expanded through trade networks, enabling a transferal o… OL530120W
A day with a miller A day with a miller Régine Pernoud Describes, both factually and fictionally, a day in the life of a miller in medieval Europe. OL540649W
A day with a noblewoman A day with a noblewoman Régine Pernoud Describes a typical day in the life of Lady Blanche of Champagne, a medieval noblewoman, followed by a fictional story based on the facts presented. OL540650W
Everyday life in medieval Europe Everyday life in medieval Europe Kathryn Hinds "Describes the social and economic structure of life in the High Middle Ages (1100-1400), including the ruling classes, the peasantry, the urban dwellers, and members of the Church and the role each … OL548400W
The life of a knight The life of a knight Kay Eastwood 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 chiva… OL6029701W
Life in a medieval city Life in a medieval city Frances Gies,Joseph Gies Recreates the life of the rich and poor family, the housewife, businessman, doctor, scholar, clergy, artist, and writer of the Middle Ages, with insights into many customs and traditions of the perio… OL6552652W