Medieval World

From big battles to kings and warriors, from peasants to palaces, this lavishly illustrated book is crammed with essential information about the medieval world. Follow the Crusades to the Holy Land, discover the cities of the Inca Empire and explore China with Marco Polo. Find out how a knight trained for battle, who invented fireworks and who the Vandals were. It includes: dramatic reconstruction of kingdoms and empires at war, spectacular illustrations of medieval treasures, fascinating facts about rulers from around the world, maps and time charts of important events, and links to exciting websites recommended by Usborne.