Régine Pernoud

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Jerusalem 1119. A small group of knights seeking a purpose in the violent aftermath of the First Crusade decides to set up a new order. These are the first Knights of Templar, a band of elite warriors prepared to give their lives to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land. Over the next two hundred years, the Templars would become the most powerful religious order of the medieval world. Their legend has inspired fervent speculation ever since. But who were they really and what actually happened?

Describes a typical day in the life of Lady Blanche of Champagne, a medieval noblewoman, followed by a fictional story based on the facts presented.

A description of the Crusades through primary source materials, including letters and chronicles.

Presents factual information about these lyric poets of medieval Europe as well as a fictional account of Peire Vidal, a twelfth century troubadour from Provence, France.

"Using historical documents and translated by Regine Pernoud, Joan of Arc seeks to answer the questions asked by Joan's contemporaries as well as us: Who was she? Whence came she? What had been her life and exploits? First published in the United States in 1966 by Stein and Day, this book reveals the historical Joan, described in contemporary documents by her allies as well as her enemies."--GoogleBooks.

Describes, both factually and fictionally, the life of a stonecutter in medieval Europe.

A compassionate and comprehensive account of the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, a woman of enormous intelligence and titanic energy. The wife of King Louis VII of France and then of King Henry II of England and mother to Richard Coeur de Lion and King John, she became the key political figure of the 12th century. A stunning biography of one of the most exciting and powerful personalities of all time.

Describes, both factually and fictionally, a day in the life of a miller in medieval Europe.