A discussion of the tactics and technology of warfare during the Middle Ages, including the tradition of personal combat, the use of armor, castles-and-siege weapons, and the dominance of the mounted knight.

Relates how King Richard I of England and his troops nearly wrested Jerusalem from Muslim leader Saladin and the Saracens during the Third Crusade in 1191 A.D.

"Explore how trade and travel changed the lives of medieval peoples"--P. [4] of cover.

"Find out how medieval society was organized, who paid loyalty to whom, and who had responsibilities to whom"--P. [4] of cover.