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Author:

Bow, James, author.

Title:

Your guide to castles and medieval warfare / James Bow.

Publisher:

Crabtree Publishing Company,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Subject:

Military art and science--History--Medieval, 500-1500--Juvenile literature.
Castles--Juvenile literature.
Sieges--Juvenile literature.
Siege warfare--Juvenile literature.
Military history, Medieval--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Contents:

Before we start -- Where in the world? -- Who we'll meet -- A little bit of history -- A warlike society -- Knights and soldiers -- Holy warriors -- Castle building -- Sieges and siege engines -- Life on campaign -- Fighting for power -- The great warriors -- Decisive battles -- Glossary & timeline.
"Go on campaign in the Middle Ages and live through castle sieges and the fierce battles that changed history, including the Wars of the Roses and the Crusades. Castle defenses, life on campaign, medieval weaponry, and great warriors such as Genghis Khan and Joan of Arc will also be examined."--Provided by publisher.

Series:

Destination: Middle Ages

ISBN:

077873000X
9780778730002 (pbk. : alk. paper)
077872994X
9780778729945 (library binding : alk. paper) :

LCCN:

2016055845

Locations:

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)