The Middle Ages

Who ruled the Frankish Empire? Which territories did the Vikings conquer? Who were the Staufers? Interested children and young people will find the answers to these and many other questions about the Middle Ages in this work. The religious ideas that shaped the society of the time and which ruling houses, merchant lords and empires ruled medieval Europe are explained, as are the crusades, chivalry and the Holy Roman Empire. - easy-to-understand texts - numerous photos and color illustrations - informative glossary - extensive index