Presents a guide to Muslim faith in medieval times, covering the importance of the prophet, scripture, and tradition, the community of believers, the role of the mosque, women in the…

Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of unicorns including winged horses such as Pegasus, the karkadan of India, the Syrian dajja, the Tibetan windhorse, and the Chinese qilin –Provided by…

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…

This appealing series presents historically important cultures from the past ranging from the well-known ancient Greeks to the lesser-known Kingdom of Kush. Each volume examines both the political and the…

Describes the social and economic structure of life in the High Middle Ages (1100-1400), including the ruling classes, the peasantry, the urban dwellers, and members of the Church and the…

Featuring full-color maps and illustrations, this title takes students from the early days of discovery and exploration, through the establishment of the first colonies by the vying European powers, to…