The Middle Ages was an era of great change in civilization, a transition between ancient times and the modern world. It lasted from approximately A.D. 500 to 1500 and saw the growth of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Europe and the spread of the Islamic faith in the Middle East.
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General encyclopedia
- New Catholic encyclopedia
- World Book [3 sets]
Subject encyclopedia
- Middle Ages (4 volumes) - Introduction : Primary sources - Volume 1 A-I: Biographies - Volume 2 J-Z: Biographies - Almanac
Collection highlights
- Warfare in the Middle Ages in Battle: a visual journey through 5,000 years of combat by R.G. Grant
- The Castle story by Sheila Sancha
- The Gothic & Medieval era in History of art project editor Sarah Goulding
- A History of food in 100 recipes by William Sitwell. Read about 'Party Planning' in the Middle ages or some the food and dishes eaten at this time.
- Medieval life: manners, customs & dress during the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix
- The Medieval world by Jennifer Ruby - from the People in Costume series