Table of Contents

Introduction; Dynasties and Empires; Daily Life in the Middle Ages; Religion; Medieval Culture; War and Conquest; The Dawn of a New Age.

About the Author

Anita Baker worked as a publishing executive and an editor of books for many years before becoming an author. She has produced a wide variety of history books, covering such topics as the Normans and Samurai warriors, and various titles in The Osprey Essential Histories Collection. She studied medieval law and history at Salamanca University in Spain, one of the oldest universities in the world. She has specialist knowledge of medieval military history and tactics. She lives in Wiltshire, UK.