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The darker side of the Middle Ages -- knights in armor, scheming princes, plagues, and rebellions -- is the stuff of fairy stories. With this book children will come to know the real medieval period, both its grim side and its enlightening aspects. The quantity of cultural, scientific, and technological achievements of the time are unmatched by any other period in history.The Middle Ages is a valuable reference source for school projects, and will aid the study of history, geography, religious education, art, and culture.