Conquerors and Chroniclers of Early Medieval Spain (Baxter Wolf Kenneth)(Paperback)

Reconquest and Crusade in Medieval Spain (O'Callaghan Joseph F.)(Paperback)

Drawing from both Christian and Islamic sources, Reconquest and Crusade in Medieval Spain demonstrates that the clash of arms between Christians and Muslims in the Iberian peninsula that began in the early eighth century was transformed into a crusade by the papacy during the twelfth and thirteenth

Glass Beads from Early Medieval Ireland: Classification, Dating, Social Performance (Mags Mannion)(Paperback)

This is the first dedicated and comprehensive study of glass beads from Early Medieval Ireland, presenting the first national classification, typology, dating, symbology and social performance of glass beads. Glass beads are one of the most visually stunning archaeological objects and they remain

Early Medieval Art (Nees Lawrence)(Paperback)

In the first millennium, a rich and distinctive artistic tradition emerged in Europe. Early Medieval Art explores this tradition and tracks its development from c. 300 AD through c. 1000 AD, revealing forms of artistic expression ranging from brilliant illuminated manuscripts to decorative chairs,

Early Medieval Europe, 300-1000 (Collins Roger)(Paperback)

In this classic textbook history of early medieval Europe, Roger Collins provides a succinct account of the centuries during which Europe changed from being an abstract geographical expression to a new culturally coherent, if politically divided, entity. This comprehensive new edition explores key

Early Medieval Europe 300-1050: A Guide for Studying and Teaching (Rollason David)(Paperback)

Early Medieval Europe 300-1050: A Guide for Studying and Teaching empowers students by providing them with the conceptual and methodological tools to investigate the period. Throughout the book, major research questions and historiographical debates are identified and guidance is given on how to

Jewels and Jewelry (Phillips Clare)(Paperback)

Jewels and Jewelry examines splendid items of jewelry ranging from early medieval pieces and superb examples of Renaissance jewelry, to arts and crafts, Art Nouveau, and twenty-first-century designs, which make up the Victoria and Albert Museum's exceptional jewelry collection. Exquisite

The Destruction of 6th Army at Stalingrad (Baxter Ian)(Paperback)

The scale of death and destruction during the Battle of Stalingrad during late 1942 and early 1943 remains unprecedented in the history of warfare.The annihilation of General von Paulus' 6th Army epitomised the devastating defeat of Hitler's ambition to conquer Stalin's Soviet Union. After the

Jesus and the Undoing of Adam (Kruger C. Baxter)(Paperback)

Jesus and the Undoing of Adam is straight from the heart of St. Athanasius and the early Church. In this short but powerful book, Dr. Baxter Kruger takes us back behind the back of Augustine to rethink the work of Jesus Christ in the light of the blessed doctrine of the Trinity. Dr. Kruger sets

EARLY MEDIEVAL HAND-BELLS OF IRELAND AND (BOURKE CORMAC)(Pevná vazba)

The Poem of the Cid: Dual Language Edition (Anonymous)(Paperback)

One of the finest of epic poems, and the only one to have survived from medieval Spain, The Poem of the Cid recounts the adventures of the warlord and nobleman Rodrigo D az de Vivar - 'Mio Cid'. A forceful combination of heroic fiction and historical fact, the tale seethes with the restless,

Medieval Philosophy: An Historical and Philosophical Introduction (Marenbon John)(Paperback)

This new introduction replaces Marenbon's best-selling editions Early Medieval Philosophy (1983) and Later Medieval Philosophy (1987) to present a single authoritative and comprehensive study of the period. It gives a lucid and engaging account of the history of philosophy in the Middle Ages,

Carpenter's Pencil (Rivas Manuel)(Paperback / softback)

It is the summer of 1936, the early months of the agonising civil war that engulfs Spain and shakes the rest of the world. Many years later in post-Franco Spain, a survivor of that period, Doctor Daniel da Barca, returns from exile to his native Galicia, and the threads of past memories begin to be

Cultures in Motion: Studies in the Medieval and Early Modern Periods (Izdebski Adam)(Paperback)

This volume offers a collection of thirteen studies on the subject of intercultural contact and exchange in the medieval and early modern periods. The aim of the authors was to approach this phenomenon as broadly as possible, and the resulting volume is, therefore, a fusion of different approaches

Medieval and Early Renaissance Medicine: An Introduction to Knowledge and Practice (Siraisi Nancy G.)(Paperback)

Western Europe supported a highly developed and diverse medical community in the late medieval and early Renaissance periods. In her absorbing history of this complex era in medicine, Siraisi explores the inner workings of the medical community and illustrates the connections of medicine to both

Early Music: A Very Short Introduction (Kelly Thomas Forrest)(Paperback)

From Gregorian chant to Bach's Brandenburg Concerti, the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods is both beautiful and intriguing, expanding our horizons as it nourishes our souls. In this Very Short Introduction, Thomas Forrest Kelly provides not only a compact overview of the

Early Medieval Britain, C. 500-1000 (Naismith Rory)(Paperback)

Blending narrative with clear explanations of key events and sources, this undergraduate textbook deconstructs the early history of Britain within an accessible framework. Extensive primary sources encourage students to interrogate and debate a dynamic era which saw deep change in culture, language

Early Medieval Ireland 400-1200 (O. Croinin Daibhi)(Paperback)

This impressive survey covers the early history of Ireland from the coming of Christianity to the Norman settlement. Within a broad political framework it explores the nature of Irish society, the spiritual and secular roles of the Church and the extraordinary flowering of Irish culture in the

Medieval Islamic Maps: An Exploration (Pinto Karen C.)(Pevná vazba)

Hundreds of exceptional cartographic images are scattered throughout medieval and early modern Arabic, Persian, and Turkish manuscript collections. The plethora of copies created around the Islamic world over the course of eight centuries testifies to the enduring importance of these medieval

Medieval and Early Modern Murder: Legal, Literary and Historical Contexts (Tracy Larissa)(Paperback)

Drawing on a wealth of sources from different disciplines, the essays here provide a nuanced picture of how medieval and early modern societies viewed murder and dealt with

Grief Is a Journey: Finding Your Path Through Loss (Doka Kenneth J.)(Paperback)

In this 'volume of rare sensitivity, penetrating understanding, and profound insights' (Rabbi Earl A. Grollman, author of Living When a Loved One Has Died), Dr. Kenneth Doka explores a new, compassionate way to grieve, explaining that grief is not an illness to get over but an individual and

Special Operations in the Age of Chivalry, 1100-1550 (Harari Yuval Noah)(Paperback)

Alongside the familiar pitched battles, regular sieges, and large-scale manoeuvres, medieval and early modern wars also involved assassination, abduction, treason and sabotage. These undercover operations were aimed chiefly against key individuals, mostly royalty or the leaders of the opposing

Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Baxter Nicola)(Pevná vazba)

A retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears for early readers from Ladybird. Based on the traditional fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Follow the naughty Goldilocks into the house of the three bears, and see

Temporary Palaces: The Great House in European Prehistory (Bradley Richard)(Paperback)

The Great Houses of the prehistoric and early medieval periods were enormous structures whose forms were modeled on those of domestic dwellings. Most were built of wood rather than stone; they were used over comparatively short periods; they were frequently replaced in the same positions; and some

She-Wolf: A Cultural History of Female Werewolves (Priest Hannah)(Paperback)

She-Wolf explores the cultural history of the female werewolf, from her first appearance in medieval literature to recent incarnations in film, television and popular literature. The book includes contributors from various disciplines, and offers a cross-period, interdisciplinary exploration of a