Eleanor Janega is a medieval historian specialising in social
history. She is a lecturer at King's College London, runs the
popular blog 'Going Medieval' on intersections between medieval
history and pop culture, and is a regular speaker, including for
London Science Museum Lates.
Neil Max Emmanuel is an illustrator who worked for 10 years on the
TV show Time Team. He illustrated a children's book, History
Hunters: Saxon Gold, and is currently making medieval art for a
historical computer game.
'Suddenly the Middle Ages make coherent sense, plus nifty cartoons
and some good gags!'
*Sir Tony Robinson*
'Dr. Janega brings her expertise to bear, dispelling myths about
the Dark Ages; spilling all the details about the rise and fall of
cities, states, and empires; and introducing readers to an eclectic
cast of characters from history (including some rather naughty
saints). ... Black-and-white illustrations by Emmanuel, drawn in a
mix of modern and medieval styles, add humor and useful context to
the text. ... this comic offers an enjoyable, comedic entryway into
understanding the Middle Ages.'
*Booklist*
'A lovely breeze through a millennium of history ... It's a lot of
fun.'
*Five Books*
'Precise, informative, digestible and witty ... It all adds up to
an utterly essential volume for history buffs, whether they're
diving into the medieval period for the first time or just brushing
up on a few things.'
*BookPage*
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