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Suggested Reading There are many informative and wonderful books about the Medieval Ages. We suggest the following: |
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"Strong Of Body, Brave And Noble" by Constance Brittain
Bouchard. - Chivalry and society in Medieval France "The Oxford Illustrated History Of Medieval Europe" by George Holmes. Excellent resource guide. "The Oxford Illustrated History Of Medieval England" by Nigel Soul. Informative of English life. "A History Of The Vikings" by Gwyn Jones. - Compendium of Norse history and Viking conquests. "The Book Of The Medieval Knight" by Stephen Turnbull. Great source detailing all aspects of knighthood. "The Druids" by Peter Berresford Ellis. Insight into the mystery of the Druids and Stonehenge. "The Celts" by Gerhard Herm. Excellent chronicle detailing the history, warfare and migration of the Celtic tribes. "Civilization Of The Middle Ages" by Norman F. Cantor. Very insightful into the discoveries of Medieval medicines, science and religion. "The Autumn Of The Middle Ages" by Johan Huizinga. Details the end of the Medieval Era, the inventions and discoveries that brought mankind forward. "The Medieval Machine" by Jean Gimple. A resourceful and well written book about the craftsmen and industrialization of Medieval Europe. The book details how seige engines and other machines were discovered and built. "The Crusades" by Zoe Oldenbourg. Excellent account of all the Crusades, strategy, intrigue and very detailed about the men who fought them. "The Medieval World View" by William R. Cook and Ronald B. Herzman. A high school text book companion that is rich in fact and details about Medieval society, religion and monarchy. "Life In A Medieval Castle" by Joseph and Frances Gies. A decent chronicle of life inside a castle, the functions of those who lived there and insight into castle defenses. "Arms And Armor Of The Medieval Knight" by David Edge and John Miles Paddock. An illustrated guide to Medieval weapons and armor. "A Medieval Family" by Joseph and Frances Gies. A book that was compiled by combining a 15th Century family's personal letters. "The Spanish Inquisition" by Henry Kamen. An illustrated and alternative account of the Inquisition compiled from newly discovered sources. "The Wars Of The Bruces" by Colm McNamee. A comprehensive history of the wars in Ireland, England and Scotland, their impact on the civilian population and the achievements of the wars. |
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