The Book of Medieval Puzzles is a fabulous collection of riddles, brainteasers, and conundrums that will transport you back to the time of knights, castles, and sprawling empires. Challenge your perception and logic to a mental joust in a narrative that spans centuries, from the glory of Byzantium to the horror of the Black Death, from the Golden Age of Islam to the Viking invasions. Each puzzle is beautifully constructed with authentic medieval imagery, and includes full solutions and explanations.