For the general education and entertainment of our readers, I offer here at the Medieval History site a selection of articles from the 1911 edition of an excellent encyclopedia. While this material was written nearly a century ago, and many decades of scholarship have uncovered new facts and overturned old theories since then, you'll find a substantial portion of the historical information remains surprisingly accurate and relevant today.
Also, keep in mind that because the work was written so long ago, the point of view displayed in some of these articles may reflect outdated attitudes that could be viewed today as "politically incorrect." Remember that such attitudes do not necessarily invalidate the facts contained in the articles, nor do they reflect the viewpoints of About or of your Guide.
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I hope you enjoy your explorations of this fascinating piece of our scholarly past. Thus far, entries beginning with the following letters are available:
