A useful, concise guide to the world of the mason, during a time when stone was the principal building material and masons played an essential role in the const

Demonstrates that the millennium from the fall of the Roman Empire to the flowering of the Renaissance was a period of great intellectual and practical achievem

Describes the building of cathedrals and castles by medieval masons and examines their work as represented in architectural drawings, illuminated manuscripts, a

Drawing on the cuisine of the Middle Ages, from the fall of the Roman Empire to Henry VIII's break with Rome, this new treatment of a classic book explores the

Includes instructions for making jewelry, stone carving designs, a peasant's hat, shoes, armor, pottery, etc. from available materials.