Exploring the Past: The Middle Ages

by Catherine Oakes, Stephen Biesty (Illustrator)

An overview of life in the Middle Ages, describing the arts and learning, religion, trading and exploration, nobilty, and life in the country, in the towns, and in the wider world.

Genres: History

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish you could see the cover of this book! It is illustrated by Stephen Biesty, whose detailed watercolors are a delight on every page. The writing is lively and interesting, and covers a broad range of topics. Particularly delightful are the 2-page illustrated spreads showing all facets of a subject: creating a book, life in an abbey, a castle under siege, a manor and its workers, a village street scene, and a shipping port. A neat book! Grades 4-12