Castle at War
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DK brings history to life for young readers with dramatic eyewitness accounts in this unique nonfiction series. Each volume is packed with detailed and accurate information, featuring cross-sections, exploded views, pull-outs, and cutaways designed to illuminate each subject. Extraordinary and evocative storytelling combined with DK's unique visual presentation create an outstanding library of children's reference books.
Everything Castles
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story of fierce battles, dark dungeons, secret passageways, and medieval characters, made all the more vivid by true tales from experts in the field. Fun facts and photos, including reenactment shots, illuminate the lives of the inhabitants and the fascinating histories of castles.
Faith
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Presents a guide to Muslim faith in medieval times, covering the importance of the prophet, scripture, and tradition, the community of believers, the role of the mosque, women in the tradition, and holy days, with a glossary.
Outrageous Women of the Middle Ages
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Some were feisty and fiery. Others were cool and dangerous. All were incredibly courageous. Outrageous Women of The Middle Ages took on the challenge of their world--and didn't worry about ruffling a few feathers. Among the outrageous women you'll meet are: * Eleanor of Aquitaine--queen of France and later England, she led a group of women on the Second Crusade and created her own financial system * Lady Murasaki Shikibu--besides being a wife and mother, she learned the "forbidden" language of Chinese and wrote the world's first novel * Aud the Deep-Minded--a Viking wise woman and explorer who led her clan, grandchildren and all, on a risky voyage from Scotland to Iceland * Hildegarde of Bingen--the German nun who, late in life, became a composer, a botanist, and founded convents * Damia al-Kahina--a nomadic freedom fighter, skilled at peacemaking and war, who kept her North African homeland free
King Arthur and the Legends of Camelot
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A detailed version of the Arthurian legends in a large-size volume, with romantic paintings and drawings of knights, dragons, and lovely maidens.
Knights & Castles
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The popular Picture That! series features fine-art reproductions to explore history! These books are favorites of art and history lovers alike. High quality art reproductions with sidebars and historical info and spotlights on details of paintings are used to impart information in an engaging and browsable format. This book is as at home on a coffee table as it is on a library shelf.