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Joan
of Arc – her youth in a country village, the great siege
of Orleans (the English are sent packing), miraculous victories
in the Loire. Richly illustrated in the style of medieval manuscripts.
(Picture book)
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Discover the life of girls and women in the Middle Ages – girls were
supposed to marry, how to behave in public ("do not scratch
your head at the dinner table"), fashion and beauty (pale skin was most beautiful). Detailed historical illustrations.
(Picture book)
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12th
century. At fifteen, Eloise is married off to an old baron, Robert
of Rochefort, and goes to live in a mountain fortress. A dutiful
wife, Eloise finds her soulmate in a traveling troubadour. Shimmering
narrative, flowing rhythms of medieval life, like a
tapestry. Fascinating teen read. (Chapter book)
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When
the king comes to visit, the lord and lady of the manor have tons
to do – redecorate the bedroom, major house cleaning, hunt
for fresh meat (boar, stag, pheasants), fishing, preparing food
in the great kitchen, and finally, the big feast is ready. (Picture
book)
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A nonfiction companion book to The Knight at Dawn, find out how castles were built, fairs and feasts, tournaments, battles and seiges, arms and armor. Packed with historical details and drawings, perfect to bring on your trip. (Easy reader)
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What
it was like to live in a castle? In war or peace, castles
were busy, filled with hundreds of nobles, knights and servants,
some guests were kept in the dungeon, feasts were held in the great
hall (it was not polite to pick your teeth with a knife while at
the table), and more. (Picture book)
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(More children's
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