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Architecture of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
The Medieval Fortress: Castles, Forts and Walled Cities of the Middle Ages - Call number 940.1/Kau
This book shows various fortifications built in Europe during the Middle Ages, and gives a detailed explanation of their features and their history.
The Medieval World - Call number 709.02/Ki
This book illustrates the architecture and art work which developed in Western Europe from 400-1400 A.D. Contains many good illustrations.
Man and the Renaissance - Call number 709.03/Ma
This work covers the development of architecture and art work in Western Europe from 1400-1600 A.D. Contains many good illustrations.
The Medieval Castle - Call number 940.1 Nar YA
This book shows the architectural development of the castle in Europe as a military defense. It also explains life inside the castle, siege warfare, and the political development of Europe during the Middle Ages.
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The Black Death
The Black Death - Call number 940.142/Zie
This book outlines the horrendous effects of the Black Plague on the population of Western Europe in the 14th Century. Contains extensive notes and bibliography in back of book.
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Chivalry
The Age of Chivalry. - Call number 940.1/Age YA
This work chronicles the pageantry of court life in Western Europe during the Middle Ages, with special emphasis on Charlemagne, Richard the Lionhearted, William the Conqueror, Bernard of Clairvaux, and Jacques Coeur. It also contains a pull-out reproduction and explanation of the Bayeux Tapestry.
The Reign of Chivalry - Call number 940.1/Bar
This book outlines the development of the code of chivalry and its influence on society.
The Age of Chivalry: Manners and Morals, 1000-1450 - Call number 940.1/Woo
This work discusses the political and moral development of Europe.
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Civilization
The Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe - Call number 940.1/Ba
This book gives an in-depth look at various aspects of Medieval life, such as: cathedrals, cities, and schools.
Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages - Call number 940.1/Cu
This book looks at life as a monk or other religious order, as well as the life of a pilgrim, knight, and merchant.
Life in a Medieval Castle - Call number 940.1/Gie
This work gives a detailed accounting of life in a Medieval castle.
Life in a Medieval City - Call number 940.1/G455L
This book gives an in-depth look at aspects of the Medieval city, such as: the Church, business life, schools, the doctor, and government.
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The Crusades
The Epic of the Crusades - Call number 940.18/G 1970
The author discusses the political motivation behind the Crusades, as well as the highlights of the history of the Crusades.
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Feudalism
The Age of Feudalism - Call number 940.14/Bie YA
The author explores the rise of feudalism and its structure.
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History
The Early Middle Ages - Call number 940.1/Cor YA
This book spans the time period of 378-1000 A.D. in Western Europe.
The Late Middle Ages - Call number 940.1/Cor YA
This book spans the time period of 1000-1500 A.D. in Western Europe.
Europe: A History - Call number 940/Dav
This book is a complete history of the history of Europe; it contains sections devoted to the development of Europe during the Middle Ages and the Rennaissance.
The Medieval World: Europe 1100-1350 A.D. - Call number 940.17/He
The author discusses the history of Europe from 1100-1350 A.D., and focuses on various aspects, such as: courtly love, the Crusades, religion, and literature.
History of the Ancient & Medieval World - Call number 930/His
Each volume gives complete and detailed information on the Ancient & Medieval world. They contain a wealth of pictures, and are very well illustrated.
A History of Medieval Europe - Call number 940.1/Ke
The author discusses the intellectual movements during this time, as well as the political history.
The Middle Ages - Call number 940.1/Mid YA
This author addresses some aspects of Medieval history not well covered in some of the other works, such as: Post-Classical Empires, and scientific and technological advances.
The Middle Ages: An Encyclopedia for Students - Call number Ref 940.1/Mid
A very well written, detailed set of encyclopedias on the Middle Ages. They are clear and easy to read.
The Oxford Illustrated History of Medieval Europe - Call number Ref 940.1/O98 and 940.1/O98
Author gives an account of the Mediterranean world as well as that of Europe. Gives a good discussion of Byzantium.
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Knights and Warfare
Tournaments: Jousts, Chivalry, and Pageants in the Middle Ages - Call number 940.1/Bar
This book gives a detailed account of various tournaments in the Middle Ages.
Knights at Tournament - Call number 940.1/Gra
Excellent illustrations of knights and their armaments, and good descriptions.
The World of the Medieval Knight - Call number 940.1/Gra YA
The author discusses various aspects of Medieval armaments and warfare.
Knights - Call number 940.1/H793k
This work includes historical facts, as well as tales of romance and poetry from the Age of Chivalry.
Knights - Call number 940.1 Ros YA
This book explores facts vs. fiction in regard to knights. It has good color drawings. Appropriate for younger readers.
Castles - Call number 940.1/Ste
Author gives good information about knights and castle life. Appropriate for younger readers.
The Medieval Castle: Life in a Fortress in Peace and War - Call number 940.14/W283m
This book includes a detailed accounting of the construction of a castle, and good photographs and drawings of actual castles throughout Europe.
Medieval Knights and Warriors - Call number 940.1/Zoh
This book describes the life and training of a knight, and gives an account of some of the historical figures, such as: Saladin, Richard the Lionhearted, and John de Hawkwood, etc.
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Literature
Shakespeare's Kings: The Great Plays and the History of England in the Middle Ages: 1337-1485 - Call number 822.33HIS Nor
The author compares Shakespeare's historical plays with the actual events in history.
Readings on the Histories - Call number 822.33HIS Rea
This book explores the historical plays and characters of Shakespeare.
Chaucer 1340-1400: The Life and Times of the First English Poet - Call number 821.1/ CHA Wes
This book chronicles the life of Geoffrey Chaucer, who survived turbulent times in the Middle Ages.
The Canterbury Tales: A Literary Pilgrimage - Call number 821.1/C396YW
This book discusses the Canterbury Tales and interprets it.
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Social Life and Customs
Life in a Medieval Castle - Call number 940.1/Bla YA
Author gives a good account of life in a castle. Very easy to read.
A Social History of England - Call number 940/Br
The author gives a detailed account of the development of social customs in England.
The World of Walls: The Middle Ages in Western Europe - Call number 940.1/Bro YA
This book is a collection of biographical sketches of historical figures of the time.
The Medieval Village - Call number 940.1/C855m
This work outlines the daily life of various people in a village, such as: the clergy, the lord of the manor, and the peasants. It is a very detailed, well-documented account.
Fourteenth-Century Towns - Call number 940.1/F781
Gives a good account of town life with good illustrations. Good for younger readers.
Life in a Medieval Village - Call number 940.1/Gie
This book explores various aspects of daily life, such as: justice, marriage, the lord of the manor, etc.
Growing Up in Medieval London: The Experience of Childhood in History - Call number 940.1/H233g
The author used various records and sources to reconstruct the life of children in Medieval London.
Revelations: The Medieval World - Call number 940.1/Har
This book focuses on five aspects of Medieval society: castles, warfare, towns and country, monasteries, and churches. Great color photographs.
The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the Middle Ages - Call number 940.1/Ken
It gives a dictionary-like explanation of various terms and areas of life in the Middle Ages.
Life on a Medieval Pilgrimage - Call number 940.1/Nar Ya
The author gives a detailed accounting of what a pilgrim would have experienced on a journey to the holy sites.
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The Renaissance
Everyday Life in Renaissance Times -
The author describes life for the merchant, the court, the common man, what the plague was like, etc.
The Renaissance - Call number 940.21/Cor
This book gives a general accounting of life in the Renaissance, with good bibliographic sources listed.
Renaissance - Call number 940.21/Hol
This work discusses the intellectual, architectural, and artistic achievements of the day.
A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age - Call number 940.21/ M268w
This book discusses the rise of humanism.
The Panorama of the Renaissance - Call number 940.21/Pan
Illustrates the art and architecture of the Renaissance.
The Renaissance - Call number 940.21/Ren YA
This work chronicles the scientific and political developments of the age.
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Selected Web Sites about the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
Art of the Middle Ages
This is a site providing different styles of art as they evolved during the Middle Ages.
Internet Medieval Sourcebook: Renaissance
Life in the Middle Ages
An informative site created by the students in a Gifted Resource class.
Medieval/Renaissance Food Homepage
The Middle Ages: Feudal Life
This site provides an explanaton of Feudal life.
Renaissance and Baroque Architecture: Architectural History 102
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