What Really Happened During the Middle Ages

What Really Happened During the Middle Ages

A Collection of Historical Biographies

by Terri Johnson (Editor), Darla Dixon (Illustrator)
Publisher: Knowledge Quest
Trade Paperback, 222 pages
Current Retail Price: $15.95
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Historical Setting: Middle Ages

Take a peek into the lives of great men and women from times past and see a brighter future on the horizon.

This collection of eight historical biographies presents the lives of ordinary people who accomplished extraordinary deeds during the time of the Middle Ages. Illustrated with stunning portraits, this inspiring compilation of stories describes with historical accuracy and age-appropriate content the quality character and unbending determination of the following figures:

  • St. Patrick
  • Empress Theodora
  • Alcuin
  • Good King Wenceslas
  • Eleanor of Aquitaine
  • Joan of Arc
  • Johann Gutenberg
  • Martin Luther

Whether read together as a family or alone, the What Really Happened... series is an ideal way to acquaint children ages eight to fourteen with historically accurate stories of inspiring individuals who changed our world.

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  Well Written and Enjoyable!
Darla Dixon of Snellville, GA, 10/16/2008
I illustrated this book and I also really enjoyed reading it. Each chapter is written by a different author. One author was only 15 years old, which is so inspiring for other homeschoolers that they could also become successful in writing. All the biographies read like exciting short stories and really bring the historical figures to life - as real people with fears and failings, but also with great faith. The historical figures in this book are Saint Patrick, Theodora, Alcuin, King Wenceslas, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Joan of Arc, Johann Gutenberg, and Martin Luther. Thank you for selling this wonderful book on your website, and please look for the new book on Ancient Times coming soon from the same publisher and editor.