Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small size books for children ages 5 to 10, this volume chronicles the life and times of the Barbarians. The book covers the time period from the 5th century B.C. in Greece through the Viking invasion of coastal Europe in the 9th century A.D. Various Barbarian groups are discussed including the Huns from Asia, the Vandals in Spain, the Franks in France, and the Saxons in England. The plague, religions, customs, and laws are explained and illustrations present information about the culture and society of the people who lived during this time period. (NL)