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Middle Ages Almanac
"Middle Ages: Almanac" includes 19 chapters arranged by geographic location and dedicated to a different civilization, their origins, conflicts and struggles for power in the Middle Ages. From the Arab and Muslim worlds to the European Crusades, "Middle Ages: Almanac" presents the phases of history that defined the era. Each chapter begins with a map displaying the geographic location of the civilization followed by a description of its origins, history and importance. Also included are sidebars containing lists of unfamiliar words and suggestions for classroom activities as well as 100 photographs and illustrations, sidebars, timeline, glossary, and a subject index.
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296 pages, Hardcover
First published October 10, 2000
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July 1, 2013Knight, J. & Galens, J. (eds). (2001). Middle Ages: Almanac. Farmington Hills, MI: UXL.
Citation By: Michelle Funk
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: 909.0703 K69
Content Scope: This almanac covers years A.D. 500 – A.D. 1500. In addition to providing a review of Western culture during that time period, the book also includes a survey of lesser-publicized regions, including China and Africa. Readers will be pleased to find a variety of primary materials within the pages of the almanac.
Accuracy, Authority, and Bias: UXL is a highly-reputed publisher that focuses on providing reference materials to school-aged students.
Arrangement and Presentation: The almanac is organized by chapter, and includes a reader’s guide, time line, “words to know” section, index, maps, illustrations, and pictures.
Relation to Similar Works: This work can be purchased as a part of a four-volume set: Middle Ages Reference Library.
Timeliness and Permanence: Though this almanac was published in 2001, it remains a valid and reliable source for in-depth research on culture during the middle ages. Its attention to lesser-known cultures during that time period add to its uniqueness, and ensure that it will be a resource of permanence in school libraries.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book shows attention to a diverse group of cultures from an age that was dominated by western events. It was written with a middle/high school audience in mind.
Cost: $45
Professional Review:
Middle ages: Almanac. (2001). Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com.libsrv....
Citation By: Michelle Funk
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: 909.0703 K69
Content Scope: This almanac covers years A.D. 500 – A.D. 1500. In addition to providing a review of Western culture during that time period, the book also includes a survey of lesser-publicized regions, including China and Africa. Readers will be pleased to find a variety of primary materials within the pages of the almanac.
Accuracy, Authority, and Bias: UXL is a highly-reputed publisher that focuses on providing reference materials to school-aged students.
Arrangement and Presentation: The almanac is organized by chapter, and includes a reader’s guide, time line, “words to know” section, index, maps, illustrations, and pictures.
Relation to Similar Works: This work can be purchased as a part of a four-volume set: Middle Ages Reference Library.
Timeliness and Permanence: Though this almanac was published in 2001, it remains a valid and reliable source for in-depth research on culture during the middle ages. Its attention to lesser-known cultures during that time period add to its uniqueness, and ensure that it will be a resource of permanence in school libraries.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book shows attention to a diverse group of cultures from an age that was dominated by western events. It was written with a middle/high school audience in mind.
Cost: $45
Professional Review:
Middle ages: Almanac. (2001). Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com.libsrv....
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