Charlemagne and the Early Middle Ages (Rulers and Their Times) [Library Binding]

Miriam Greenblatt (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up | Series: Rulers and Their Times

Provides an overview of the lives of Charlemagne and his subjects in the Frankish empire of the late eighth and early ninth centuries, and includes excerpts from poems, letters, laws, and diaries of the time.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-This attractive volume doubles as a biography of Charlemagne and an overview of everyday life during his reign. Part one covers the ruler's life and period in power while the second section includes chapters on "The Christian Church," "Education," "A Variety of Crafts," and other topics. Unfortunately, Greenblatt makes several errors in discussing Charlemagne's family. A final section contains poems, oaths, spells, letters, and historical accounts. Quality, full-color reproductions of period art illustrate the text and one inadequate map is included. Sources for quotations are noted. Timothy L. Biel's Charlemagne (Lucent, 1997), for older students, is a thorough and readable study but also contains errors. Fiona Macdonald's The World in the Time of Charlemagne (Dillon, 1998; o.p.) is similar in format to Greenblatt's work but encompasses the entire globe, making it less pertinent for those interested primarily in European activities.
Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Library Binding: 80 pages
• Publisher: Benchmark Books (NY) (October 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761414878
• ISBN-13: 978-0761414872
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,297,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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