Famous People of the Middle Ages

Discover how the thoughts and actions of famous medieval men, women, and children shaped history. Explore kings and queens, rebellious peasants, fierce warriors, and pious religious leaders of the Middle Ages. Artwork from illuminated manuscripts helps bring to life fascinating portraits of Ghengis Khan, Isabella I, Muhammad, Marco Polo, and Joan of Arc. Topics include - children who became kings, warriors, and religious leaders - artists and architects - inventors and their inventions - scholars and their ideas - explorers and their adventures - criminals and the laws they broke