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The Song of Roland
The Song of Roland is the most famous of the "chansons de geste" (songs of deeds) of the Middle Ages. It provides a fascinating view into... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleLiterature
Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott
Published in 1819, this classic historical romance unfolds in a 12th-century kingdom torn asunder by the hatred between Saxons and Normans.... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleLiterature
The Dragon and the Raven by G. A. Henty
King Alfred's battles with the Danish invaders of England. Historically accurate; reproduces the faith and concerns of the era.
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
The World of Columbus and Sons by Genevieve Foster
This is the story of a wonderful, changing, reawakening world the world of the Renaissance and Reformation. Measured by the lifetime of... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleGeneral
Adam of the Road by Elizabeth Gray
Eleven-year-old Adam loved to travel throughout 13th century England with his father, a wandering minstrel, and his dog, Nick. But when Nick is stolen and his father disappears...
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle
Born into a robber baron's household in medieval Germany, young Otto is caught in the middle of a violent blood feud. Captured in battle... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
The Adventures of Robin Hood by Roger Lancelyn Green
Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws in Sherwood Forest. Green points out that Robin Hood is motivated by justice not revenge, and acts because the lawful authority of King Richard has been usurped.
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleLiterature
Wulf the Saxon by G. A. Henty
Historical novel, set at the time of William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings (1066). The Preface begins: " Although the immediate... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
Winning His Spurs by G. A. Henty
An English boy serves in King Richard's army as a knight. Conflict between the Saxons, the Normans, French, Germans; Detailed descriptions of time, place and depth of characters make this another triumph for Henty.
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
In Freedom's Cause by G. A. Henty
At the end of the 13th century, the oppressed Scots rebelled against England under the leadership of William Wallace and Robert Bruce. This... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
Men of Iron by Howard Pyle
Master storyteller Howard Pyle at his best, incorporating fascinating historical information about life in a medieval castle, knighthood,... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
A History of US by Joy Hakim
The ten volumes from pre-colonial times to present day. Chapters organized chronologically. Illustrations from the period, dates, key historical figures and geographical development of the country are included.
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MiddleAges to
Modern
MiddleGeneral
The Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer
What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
Modern
MiddleGeneral
Son of Charlemagne by Barbara Willard
This book tells you a lot about Charlemagne, but it is great for children because it is from a young boy's point of view. The young boy... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
The Story of Rolf and the Viking Bow by Allen French
The Story of Rolf and the Viking Bow is one of the best recrafted narratives I have ever read. Allen French brought to life this story that... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
The Hawk That Dare Not Hunt by Day by Scott O'Dell
Tom Barton and his Uncle Jack live on the edge of danger, smuggling goods under the very nose of the king's searchers. Shrewd, brave,... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
The Lion of St. Mark by G. A. Henty
Unedited, unabridged, original format editions with original colored cover art, these Henty books reproduce the original in careful detail.... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
Red Keep by Allen French
The Red Keep has strong positive role models for both boys and girls. It has good historical accuracy. Allen French was a Harvard... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
Beorn the Proud by Madeleine Polland
I thoroughly enjoyed this story set in the 9th century ofIreland. The main characters are Beorn, 12 year old son of a Vikingsea king, and... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle
The thrilling and timeless legend, masterfully illustrated. The story of the incomparable Arthur, the lovely Guinevere, the wicked Morgana... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleLiterature
The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem Van Loon
Anyone who can chronicle world history from 500,000 B.C. to present times--and do so in a lively, entertaining style--deserves a medal.... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
Modern
MiddleGeneral
St. George for England by G. A. Henty
George Alfred Henty (1832-1902), referred to as G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent, and Imperialist born... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
The Once and Future King by T. H. White
I choose to review The Once and Future King by T.H. White, as I consider it the finest specimen of British Literature that has ever been... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleLiterature
Anna of Byzantium by Tracy Barrett
Anna Comnena has every reason to feel entitled. She's a princess, her father's firstborn and his chosen successor. Someday she expects to... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleBiography
Hidden Treasure of Glaston by Eleanore M. Jewett
What can I say about this sublime book that blends an exciting mystery with tantalizing folklore and fascinating historical detail? Only... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
If All the Swords in England by Barbara Willard
Barbara Willard's If All the Swords in England, first published in 1961, makes a happy comeback in this quality paperback edition by... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
In Freedom's Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce by G. A. Henty
At the end of the 13th century, the oppressed Scots rebelled against England under the leadership of William Wallace and Robert Bruce. This... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
Viking Tales by Jennie Hall
Nights were long in Iceland winters of long ago. A whole family sat for hours around the fire in the middle of the room. That fire gave... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
The Samurai's Tale by Erik Haugaard
When the powerful Lord Takeda's soldiers sweep across the countryside, killing and plundering, they spare the boy Taro's life and take him... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
The Shining Company by Rosemary Sutcliff
Life is secure and peaceful for young Prosper, second son of Gerontius, until the day Prince Gorthyn arrives with his hunting party. ... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry
Mafatu has been afraid of the sea for as long as he can remember. Though his father is the Great Chief of Hikueru - an island whose... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
Striped Ships by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
I read this 229 page novel for my Honors 9 Geography 5 themes project. This book is based on a 1066 period of time that happened in various... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
The Arts by Hendrik Willem Van Loon
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Ancient to
Modern
MiddleGeneral
Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter
This magnificent book tells the story of the brave Scots who rebelled against the tyranny of King Edward during the period of 1296 - 1305.... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
The White Company by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
This spirited account of the exploits of a crew of Saxon archers during the Hundred Years War features cameo appearances by historical... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
The Norsemen in the West by R. M. Ballantyne
R. M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish juvenile fiction writer. Born Robert Michael Ballantyne in Edinburgh, he was part of a famous... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
An Island Story by H. E. Marshall
Some of today’s greatest historians, including Antonia Fraser, found lifelong inspiration in H. E. Marshall’s classic. First... Source: Amazon
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MiddleAges to
1800's
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
The Discovery of New Worlds by M. B. Synge
Book II in The Story of the World series, by M. B. Synge, "The Discovery of New Worlds" relates the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the... Source: Amazon
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Classic to
Colonial
MiddleGeneral
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum
Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin All Father crossed the Rainbow Bridge to walk among... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleLiterature
History of Art for Young People by Anthony Janson
For 40 years this widely praised work has remained unsurpassed as an introduction to art in the Western world. And now-with a more... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
Modern
MiddleGeneral
Ballad of the White Horse by G. K. Chesterton
According to Wikipedia, "This ballad needs no historical notes, for the simple reason that it does not profess to be historical. All of it... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
Both Sides of the Border by G. A. Henty
The four opening years of the fifteenth century were among the most stirring in the history of England. Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction
Trial and Triumph by Richard Hannula
"Thus says the LORD: Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
Modern
MiddleBiography
Genghis Khan: The Emperor of All Men by Harold Lamb
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleBiography
Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades by G. A. Henty
Readers have ringside seats to historical events as they follow an English lad to the Holy Land as part of King Richard's crusading army,... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
MiddleHistorical
Fiction