{"product_id":"the-story-of-the-middle-ages-early-times-series-9781938026652","title":"The Story of the Middle Ages (Early Times Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the sacking of once-mighty Rome  to the Crusades  the meteoric rise of Christianity  and the Holy Roman Empire  The Story of the Middle Ages examines the tumultuous times of medieval history spanning over 1 000 years and several continents. Often overshadowed by the historic epochs before and after it  the saga of the Middles Ages has often been dismissed as a stagnant and unimportant period of European history. Fortunately  this narrow view was abandoned  and the significance of the medieval or Middle Ages was brought to light. Despite its unfortunate missteps  many advances were accomplished amidst the chaos and upheaval  and a colorful diversity of cultures and beliefs slowly transformed into forward momentum for change and innovation.  Explore the Middle Ages:  Meet Charlemagne and his knightly court  the barbarian hordes of Attila the Hun  Leif Eriksons stern seafaring Norsemen  and a host of other warring factions that invaded  conquered  and ruled for a time in the ever-changing medieval landscape. Follow the rise of Christianity as incredible ornate churches were constructed  brutal wars were waged to root out non-believers  and religious leaders grew to hold more power than Kings! Witness the ultimate medieval soldiers: the legendary order of knights. These elite fighters wielded advanced weapons and mighty steel armor covering themselves and their mounts! Some were bound by honor  others not so much. Experience a day in the life of a feudal Lord! Eating boar with the knights and servants  hunting wild birds with a falcon  and gathering to hear a travelling minstrel were all regular occurrences at the castle of a 13th century English lord.  This informative textbook contains numerous photos  maps  and illustrations that bring the Middle Ages to life for students and history lovers of all ages. Each chapter concludes with review questions  ideas for further discussion  and suggestions for research and other projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45529614843957,"sku":"ByrdShop_1938026659","price":102.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781938026652.jpg?v=1780939138","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-story-of-the-middle-ages-early-times-series-9781938026652","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}