How to Survive in the Age of Knights

A Handy Guide to Defending Your Castle, Dodging the Black Death, and Mastering the Mayhem of the Middle Ages!

Paperback
$10.99 US
On sale Jun 02, 2026 | 96 Pages | 9781426376177

See Additional Formats
You’ve been transported back in time to an age of formidable fortresses, epic sieges, and deadly diseases! How will you survive?

Do you have what it takes to dodge flying arrows shot from longbows? Or 1,000-pound stones flung at you from trebuchets? OK, maybe you’re great at dodgeball, so no sweat. But how about smaller and unseen dangers, like the deadly bubonic plague? FYI, you better not get sick—left in the care of a medieval doctor, you might end up worse off after their suggested “cure”! 

This guide gives you all the know-how you need to survive one of the so-called darkest periods in human history. From ruthless rulers who issue grueling punishments for breaking their (sometimes silly) laws, to totally gross living conditions (alas, indoor plumbing is still hundreds of years away!), to what to do if you find yourself in a jousting tournament (uh-oh), this book gives you all the tips and tricks you need to make it out alive!  

For real? YES—everything you read is backed up by leading historians and experts.

So what are you waiting for? Dive in and see if you have what it takes to survive in the age of knights!


Complete your collection with: 
  • How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs
  • How to Survive in the Age of Pirates 
Jaime Joyce is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in the New Yorker, the New York Times, and Washingtonian, and on BuzzFeed. She previously edited for TIME for Kids. View titles by Jaime Joyce

About

You’ve been transported back in time to an age of formidable fortresses, epic sieges, and deadly diseases! How will you survive?

Do you have what it takes to dodge flying arrows shot from longbows? Or 1,000-pound stones flung at you from trebuchets? OK, maybe you’re great at dodgeball, so no sweat. But how about smaller and unseen dangers, like the deadly bubonic plague? FYI, you better not get sick—left in the care of a medieval doctor, you might end up worse off after their suggested “cure”! 

This guide gives you all the know-how you need to survive one of the so-called darkest periods in human history. From ruthless rulers who issue grueling punishments for breaking their (sometimes silly) laws, to totally gross living conditions (alas, indoor plumbing is still hundreds of years away!), to what to do if you find yourself in a jousting tournament (uh-oh), this book gives you all the tips and tricks you need to make it out alive!  

For real? YES—everything you read is backed up by leading historians and experts.

So what are you waiting for? Dive in and see if you have what it takes to survive in the age of knights!


Complete your collection with: 
  • How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs
  • How to Survive in the Age of Pirates 

Author

Jaime Joyce is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in the New Yorker, the New York Times, and Washingtonian, and on BuzzFeed. She previously edited for TIME for Kids. View titles by Jaime Joyce

Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

Read more

Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

Read more

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

Read more