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Series
Publisher
Distr. by Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
"The Middle Ages is commonly referred to as the period between the fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe and the Renaissance, and in this lively program, students will delve into a comprehensive overview of the people, places and events that defined this period. From Charlemagne through the legendary Crusades and the horrific Black Death, students will garner a feel for the era -- focusing on the three distinct eras of medieval time."--From publisher's...
Series
Publisher
Distr. by Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
"The feudal relationships during the Middle Ages established a hierarchy that deeply affected the social landscape of the period. In Social Structure in the Middle Ages, students will explore the complex relationships between a lord, his vassals and their serfs -- an intertwining of the wealthy and poor that ensured everyone in these medieval societies depended on each other. Discover the importance of land during this time and how ownership of estates...
Series
Publisher
Distr. by Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
With their code of chivalry and the legendary adventures of King Arthur, much has been romanticized about the lives of knights. But what were they really like? Were all of their exploits necessarily for the greater good? In The Knight, students will get the lowdown on the lives of these armor-clad warriors of the Middle Ages, focusing on the role they played in the society of the time. Explore the ever-changing protection and weaponry employed by...
4) The merchant
Series
Publisher
Distr. by Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
"Buying and selling goods to the general masses may not seem very exciting, but being a merchant in the Middle Ages ensured one a life filled with adventure. In The Merchant, students will explore the lives of these well-traveled entrepreneurs, whose trade in life generated the need for building medieval towns. Get a firsthand account of what it was like to be the wife of a merchant, and follow the path young boys pursued to learn a craft. Explore...
5) The doctor
Series
Publisher
Distr. by Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
"There was a time when some bacon fat and flour were thought to heal a bad bruise, and internal bleeding was remedied by wearing a dried toad around one's neck. In The Doctor, students will get the lowdown on the life of a doctor practicing during the Middle Ages. Focusing on the different beliefs and practices carried out by members of this important profession, this lively program investigates the role that religion and social status played in curing...
6) The monk
Series
Publisher
Distr. by Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
"They were religious men who often lived sequestered from society in self-contained monasteries. In The Monk, students will learn about monastic life in the Middle Ages, exploring the simple lives led by monks, often devoid of many luxuries of the period. Get a firsthand look at the monasteries -- structures that often provided more safety than life in the surrounding areas plagued by war, violence and hunger. Discover how these monks spent their...
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
"The Middle Ages were filled with many colorful characters, from valiant knights and regal nobles to sequestered monks. But the backbone of medieval society was the serfs. In The Serf, students will delve into the daily life of those who were bound to their lords' lands and whose days were filled with difficult manual labor. Discover what it was like to be the child of a serf. Learn about the holidays they celebrated and the eventual changes in society...
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