This is part of a series of books aimed at the under eleven age group. Each volume in the series looks at a particular period through the eyes of its typical characters. This book deals with Medieval times and features, among the characters, a Duke and Duchess, a King, a crusader, professional men, peasants, a trumpeter, judges, ladies fashions and children's clothes. There are separate sections dealing with accessories, hairstyles, headdresses and Medieval fabrics.