Famous Men of the Middle Ages

By John Henry Haaren, Addison B. Poland, Addison B Poland

Book Overview

Explore the lives of pivotal figures who shaped the course of medieval history in "Famous Men of the Middle Ages" by John H. Haaren and Addison B. Poland. This collection of biographies delves into the triumphs and challenges of influential leaders across Europe, offering insights into the social, political, and military landscapes of the era.

Journey back to a time of kings and conquerors, knights and emperors, as you discover the remarkable stories of individuals like Charlemagne and William the Conqueror, whose actions resonate through the centuries. Beyond Europe, encounter figures like Saladin, showcasing the wider scope of medieval power and influence.

Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about the era, this book provides a compelling introduction to the men who left an indelible mark on the world. Delve into their lives and legacies in this carefully prepared print republication of a classic historical text.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023151987
• ISBN13: 9781023151986
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Fascinating Intro to an Overlooked Era

My children loved studying the Middle Ages, and this book was an effective (and non-threatening) way to introduce them to it. The Famous Men series uses short biographies to illustrate the era studied. As with the others in the series, Famous Men of the Middle Ages proved to be understandable to my third grader and informative for my seventh grader. All my children found the stories entertaining. In helping kids study this era, I also recommend: Days of Knights and Damsels by Laurie M. Carlson for fun, informative, and hands-activities and articles. The Greenleaf Guide to Famous Men of the Middle Ages, which provides discussion starters, a few activities and a listing of additional resources.

Not Bad At All

This is one of the most engaging history books I've ever read. The authors concentrate only on the facts and occurrences which really matter; the book was rarely boring. And it still manages to supply a sufficient amount of information. The only negative I perceived was that with the way the book is organized, with each chapter focusing on a different person, rather than period, was that it was disjointed, and virtually impossible to follow the big picture, the "story", if you will. However, this detracts very little from the book, which is an excellent source if you are interested in going in-depth on specific people, this book provides overviews for about 30 different people.

Famous Men of the Middle Ages Reaches Middle Elementary.

The "Famous Men" series continues to inform and inspire children by relating biographies of people from the Middle Ages.Included in the 34 chapters are stories of: Attila, Justinian, Mohammed, Charlemagne, Alfred, El Cid, Robert Bruce and William Wallace, Joan of Arc, and Gutenberg."Famous Men of the Middle Ages" is a great introduction to this era that is often skimmed through. Allow your child to linger and delved more deeply when sparked by one of these stories.

Famous Men famously presented

This is an excellent survey of the men who shaped history in the middle ages. It brings history to life by allowing the reader to get to know the personalities of the men presented.