Grade 5-9-Two informative and beautifully illustrated titles that demonstrate that the Middle Ages was a complex, fascinating period of progress and growth. In Castle, the focus is on the people. An explanation of feudalism shows the relationship of the vassal to the lord. The daily life of the many inhabitants from lord and lady to servant are covered in detail along with descriptions of festivities and various forms of entertainment. Church provides a brief overview of the tenets of Christianity and the organization of the Church, the parish, and the diocese and its governance. The hierarchy and training of the various roles within the Church are described for both men and women as are the daily routines and rules that regulated these lives. Heresies and religious intolerance are also mentioned.
