DK Eyewitness Books: MEDIEVAL LIFE Review
DK eyewitness books are some of the greatest non-fiction books around. The distinctive white background and high-quality photography gives this book an edge over any other nonfiction picture book. And -- these pictures are real! They're beautiful museum-quality photos of all things related to medival times, accompanied by informative captions and text.
Learn about medieval life, from peasants to rich folks, their clothes, food, music, etc. The strength in this book lies in the photos, however, and this book isn't an exhaustive history of medieval times. Rather, it serves as a hook to interest people, and induce them to dig further, while giving them a bit more knowledge.
If you know someone (young or old) who is fascinated by medieval times, then you must introduce them to this book!
DK Eyewitness Books: MEDIEVAL LIFE Feature
- ISBN13: 9780756607050
- Condition: New
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DK Eyewitness Books: MEDIEVAL LIFE Overview
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The Middle Ages ran from the end of the Dark Ages to the Renaissance in the 15th century. This collection of superb photographs brings vividly to life rural and town life during that era - including the life of a peasant "tied to the soil," the power of the Church, and the rise of trade guilds. Starting with a description of the feudal system that existed in much of Europe, the book features artifacts, costumes, furniture, and building to illustrate daily medieval life. Discover the hardships of life on the land, as well as the magnificent tournaments of the royal court. Learn how food was prepared and served at a great banquet. See the illuminated chronicles kept by scholarly monks, and how master craftworkers used their skills to decorate the great cathedrals. Packed with fascinating facts, Medieval Life is a unique and compelling introduction to the people and culture of the Middle Ages.
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Customer Reviews
Middle Ages - Joseph Adams - Superior, WI USA
The word mediaval means the middle ages. The period from 500 to the end of the 1500s. The Crusades began in 1095 to drive out Muslims. The king gave land to barons who supplied soldiers. At the bottom were peasants. Most women had to work. Vlad Tepes was the most infamous baron. The Crusades lasted 3 centuries. The church was the center of the mediaval world. The average life expectancy wss 30 years. The Black Death saw 1/3 of Europe's population dead by 1348.
Beautiful Photos - J. Grambo - Indiana, USA
In the Dorling Kindersley style, wonderful photographs of clothing, tools, furniture, weapons, musical instruments and more. I especially liked the page describing the process of illuminating and gilding a manuscript. Grades 6-12
Building a classic library for a granddaughter - Alexander Kogan - East Hampton, NY USA
I bought this for my 12-year old granddaughter as part of an effort to build a classics library for her (since the schools no long seem to stress the classics); she read it through, so the effort was worthwhile.
500-1500 = MEDIEVAL TIMES - -
I AM IN GRADE 4 AND I LEARNED ABOUT THE MIDDLE AGES
IT WAS A GREAT GREAT UNIT BETTER THAN MATH AND ENGLISH
I GOT AN A PLUS ON MY TEST I JUST LOVE HISTORY.I DK BOOKS
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