Overview A History of the Middle Ages is comprehensive and lavishly illustrated, spanning from the era of feudalism to the dawn of the Renaissance, it Lively chapters on every aspect of medieval life, including art, culture, politics, and religion Includes dynastic lists of Europe’s principal royal houses and detailed timelines of key events Generously illustrated with 120 full-color photographs and maps A beautiful keepsake that captures all the romance, splendor, and bloodshed of the Middle Ages