The Kingfisher Atlas of the Medieval World

With sixteen full-color maps showing what the world was like from A.D. 500 to 1450, this book is sure to capture the attention of students interested in knights and castles, Vikings, Crusades, the Aztecs, and the Incas. Each map shows the major sites associated with a particular medieval theme, with colorful picture icons revealing cities, palaces, religious buildings, farmers, traders, warriors, and much more. Additional feature spreads present in-depth information on the key topics of cathedrals and monasteries, Islamic culture, knights and castles, and the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan. This atlas is the ideal companion to classroom study of medieval history or literature.

Praise

"Embark on a journey to the medieval world to view celebrated—and in some instances, catastrophic events in history. This easily read, though not too intense title in the 'Kingfisher Atlas' series is attractively illustrated."—Children's Literature

About the Author(s)

Simon Adams

Simon Adams worked as an editor of children's reference and other nonfiction books before becoming a full-time writer. He has written and contributed to more than fifty books on subjects as varied as the sinking of the Titanic, the two world wars, and the history of jazz. He is also the author of The Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World and several other reference books for young scholars.

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