Take a revealing look at the famous people, battles and weapons that shaped the world. Please note that titles occasionally go out of print or publishers run out of stock. We will notify you within 2-3 weeks if we have trouble obtaining this title. 549,743 Surveys the history of Europe and the Middle East from the fall of the Roman Empire to the year 1000, with emphasis on the founding and spread of Islam and the rise and the fall of the Byzantine and Carolingian Empires. The text presents a history of the development and uses of armor, beginning with the barbarian tribes, then concentrating on medieval knights, and concluding with a chapter on the ingenious armor of the South Seas and Japanese warriors.
Arcane vocabulary relating to the topic is explained and integrated into the narrative.
Inc. All rights reserved. Though again treading on the heels of David Macaulay, Macdonald and James hold their own, pointing out the religious significance of a bishop's seat, describing pilgrims' routes to other cathedrals, depicting the daily life of both workers and the religious community, and showing the variety of arts and crafts necessary to construction. All rights reserved. This title usually ships within 2-3 days. A perceptive view into the structure of a castle, with carefully labeled detailed drawings which provide a backdrop for information on life and activity in a medieval village.