Discusses the history of castles, their purpose and uses, and the role in society held by them and their inhabitants.

A guide to the Middle Ages, discussing events, people, and practices around the world from 500 to 1500.

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

When Ms. Frizzle and her student Arnold follow an underground passage beneath Craig's Castle Shop and find themselves in the middle of a siege of a 12th century English castle, they learn a great deal about both castles and the Middle Ages.

Describes the development of cities during the late Middle Ages, 1100 through 1400, discussing how they varied in government, commerce, population, and culture and how they influenced the shaping of European civilization.

Describes the social and economic structure of country life during the late Middle Ages, 1100 through 1400, and the role of the peasants, villagers, and landowners in the shaping of European civilization.