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Eyewitness: Knight Eyewitness: Knight is a spectacular and informative guide to the life and times of the medieval knight and his followers with superb color photographs of everything from suits of armor to the lord and lady of the manor in full costume. Get a look into the lives of medieval people at peace and during wartime. Eyewitness: Knight

Knights of the Middle Ages Mini-Lesson

Reading Level: Upper Elementary

Use this slideshow to introduce students to knights—the term used to describe the brave warriors on horseback who fought in western Europe from about 800 to the 1600s. In this mini-lesson, students will learn about some of the milestones required to become a medieval knight and the duties required of the position.

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