Castle LifeRaintree Steck-Vaughn, 1999 - 48 pages Readers discover the secrets of these enduring monuments of a bygone age. Titles probe the daily life of castle residents, battles, how these magnificent structures were built, and the knights who defended them. Each title explores castles in Europe, Japan, and India. Quotes from individuals living in medieval times enhance the encounter. |
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... the lord and in return received land and protection . The lord received his land from the king and in return promised to fight for him . This system is known as feudalism . OVI GREAT LORDS JOHANNES FILIVS OV EDVARDI TERTII . KE. 5.
... the lord and in return received land and protection . The lord received his land from the king and in return promised to fight for him . This system is known as feudalism . OVI GREAT LORDS JOHANNES FILIVS OV EDVARDI TERTII . KE. 5.
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... we whose seals are attached to this present writing make known that we ... have pledged and bound ourselves and our heirs [ always ] to help each other . " COMFORTABLE BEDS Even the richest castles did not have that. 9 The Lord's Visit.
... we whose seals are attached to this present writing make known that we ... have pledged and bound ourselves and our heirs [ always ] to help each other . " COMFORTABLE BEDS Even the richest castles did not have that. 9 The Lord's Visit.
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... roasted on spits over the flames . A young boy known as the " turnspit " sat all day beside the fire , turning a handle to rotate the meat . It was hot , tiring work . COOKING PEASE POTTAGE INGREDIENTS ( for six people ) : 32.
... roasted on spits over the flames . A young boy known as the " turnspit " sat all day beside the fire , turning a handle to rotate the meat . It was hot , tiring work . COOKING PEASE POTTAGE INGREDIENTS ( for six people ) : 32.
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