Attila the Hun makes an empire shake with fear. Sir William Marshall outfights every opponent-yet shows mercy even to his enemies. Hildegard of Bingen writes beautiful music-and writes advice letters to kings and queens! Muhammad changes the map of the world, and inspires a faith that guides millions of people. Eleanor of Aquitaine fights for power in a world ruled by men. Moses Maimonides heals illnesses of the body and the spirit. The scholars of Baghdad create an enormous library filled with the world's books, while the cathedral-builders of Chartres shape stone and glass into a creation of stunning beauty.

Master storyteller Jim Weiss brings to life the people of the Middle Ages-Jews, Christians, and Muslims-in these mini-biographies that will entertain and educate children and parents alike.