Describes medieval castles and what life was like for the knights who lived in them.

Explores the world of medieval knights, including information on their equipment and armor, battle tactics, methods of training, and social customs.

Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.

"Castles may conjure up a romantic fairy tale world; however, in real life, during the Middle Ages, castles were fortresses, providing shelter and protection for the lord as well as for the peasants who lived on his land. For an army, a lord depended on young soldiers in armor called knights who spent years at the castle learning the skills of warfare"--

Introduces the world of medieval knights in the form of a guide for knights-in-training, covering such topics as jousting, swordplay, castles, and the Crusades.

A guide to the Middle Ages, covering major historical events during the years 400 to 1600, from the fall of Rome through the rise of the Renaissance.