Attila the Hun makes an empire shake with fear. Sir William
Marshall outfights every opponent-yet shows mercy even to his enemies.
Hildegard of Bingen writes beautiful music-and writes advice letters
to kings and queens! Muhammad changes the map of the world, and
inspires a faith that guides millions of people. Eleanor of
Aquitaine fights for power in a world ruled by men. Moses
Maimonides heals illnesses of the body and the spirit. The scholars
of Baghdad create an enormous library filled with the world's books,
while the cathedral-builders of Chartres shape stone and glass into
a creation of stunning beauty.
Master storyteller Jim Weiss brings to life the people of the Middle
Ages-Jews, Christians, and Muslims-in these mini-biographies that will
entertain and educate children and parents alike.