Medieval Europe and the Crusades, Christianity and Islam

Life during the thousand-year period known as the Middle Ages in Medieval Europe was tumultuous and often perilous. Crusade wars were ongoing and brutal; kingdoms and empires were vulnerable to invaders out for conquest, hoping to expand their territories. Confucius, revered sage of ancient China, offers his perspective on the morality, events, and social order of the time.

Learn how religion influenced daily life in Medieval Europe, why this period was considered the Golden Age of Islam, and which events led to over 200 years of holy crusades. Understand life under the feudal lords and the fierce reputation of the Vikings. Discover how the expansion of commerce and growth of cities eventually brought about a flowering of medieval civilizations.

Illustrated with period works of art and complemented with music, this compelling narrative encourages intelligent interpretation and reflection.

This is the video trailer for Medieval Europe and the Crusades. It can be purchased from www.teachingforthinking.com or www.libraryvideo.com. The contents include:

The expansion of Islam and Christianity
The Crusades
Europe in the Middle Ages, Medieval Europe
Religous influence
The Vikings
Life under the feudal Lords, feudalism
The growth of medieval cities, commerce and trade

Includes 45 page Teachers Guide PDF. Running time: 25 minutes

It can be purchased from http://www.teachingforthinking.com or http://www.libraryvideo.com. Also Available: Medieval China and Beyond Video/DVD

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[Legomakerx]

but nearly destroyed the great byzantine "roman" empire, meaning crusade's no ethical thing

[7micho7]

the crusades rock