How to Survive in Medieval England (Mount Toni)(Paperback)

How to Survive in Medieval England (Mount Toni)(Paperback)

Imagine you were transported back in time to Medieval England and had to start a new life there. Without mobile phones, ipads, internet and social media networks, when transport means walking or, if you're fortunate, horse-back, how will you know where you are or what to do? Where will you live?

A Year in the Life of Medieval England (Mount Toni)(Paperback)

The medieval era is often associated with dynastic struggles, gruesome wars and the formidable influence of the Church. But what about the everyday experience of the royal subjects and common people? Here, alongside the coronations, diplomatic dealings and key battles, can be found the fabric of

The Colour of Poison: A Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery (Mount Toni)(Paperback)

The first Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery by Toni Mount. The narrow, stinking streets of medieval London can sometimes be a dark place. Burglary, arson, kidnapping and murder are every-day events. The streets even echo with rumours of the mysterious art of alchemy being used to make gold for the

Archery in Medieval England - Who Were the Bowmen of Crecy? (Wadge Richard)(Pevná vazba)

How the Medieval English developed their battle-winning archery

Participatory reading in late-medieval England (Blatt Heather)(Pevná vazba)

This book traces affinities across the digital-medieval divide to explore how reading functioned as a nexus for concerns about literacy, audiences' agency, literary culture and media formats. Interactive reading offered writers ways to make readers work to their benefit, even as these practices

Medieval Woman: Village Life in the Middle Ages (Baer Ann)(Paperback)

Village life in medieval England is brought vividly to life in this extraordinary portrait of Marion, a carpenter's wife, and her extended family. Based on years of research, Ann Baer evokes the reality of a world that has been

Terminus (Palmgren Tristan)(Paperback)

Operatives from an alien culture struggle to survive in medieval Italy, in the SF sequel to the astonishing Quietus. The transdimensional empire, the Unity, has dissolved, its ruling powers forced into exile - but empires don't die easily. The living planarship Ways and Means has come to medieval

Household Knowledges in Late-Medieval England and France (Burger Glenn D.)(Pevná vazba)

This book examines how the late-medieval household acted as a sorter, user and disseminator of information. Considering the reciprocal relationship between the domestic experience and its cultural expression, contributors provide a fresh illustration of the imaginative scope of the late-medieval

Hermits and Anchorites in England, 1200-1550 (Jones E. A.)(Paperback)

This book provides an unprecedented range of sources for the solitary life in late-medieval England, including many that have never before been published, alongside a scholarly introduction and commentary by one of the foremost experts in the

English Medieval Embroidery: Opus Anglicanum (Browne Clare)(Paperback)

An introduction to the design, production and use of luxury embroideries in medieval England (c. 1200-1530) In medieval Europe, embroidered textiles were indispensable symbols of wealth and power. Owing to their quality, complexity and magnificence, English embroideries enjoyed international

The Legitimacy of Bastards: The Place of Illegitimate Children in Later Medieval England (Matthews Helen)(Paperback)

Medieval Medicine: Its Mysteries and Science (Mount Toni)(Paperback)

Conjuring up a time when butchers and executioners knew more about anatomy than university-trained physicians, the phrase 'medieval medicine' sounds horrific to those of us with modern ideas on hygiene, instant pain relief and effective treatments. In those days no one could allay the dread of

Duchess (Steel Danielle)(Paperback / softback)

A captivating story of a woman determined to survive and succeed in nineteenth century England and Paris, from the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle

Medieval Britain, C.1000-1500 (Crouch David)(Paperback)

Though England was the emerging super-state in the medieval British Isles, its story is not the only one Britain can offer; there is a wider context of Britain in Europe, and the story of this period is one of how European Latin and French culture and ideals colonised the minds of all the British

Secret Ramsgate (Bull Andy)(Paperback)

The seaside town of Ramsgate in Kent developed as an important port in medieval England, associated with the Cinque Port of Sandwich. Close to the Continent, its harbour was a major embarkation point for the Napoleonic Wars and during the Dunkirk evacuation in the Second World War. In the

The Midwife's Apprentice (Cushman Karen)(Paperback)

A poor girl in medieval England gains a name, a purpose, and a future in this 'delightful' and beloved Newbery Medal-winning book. Now with a new cover (School Library Journal, starred review) * 'A truly delightful introduction to a world seldom seen in children's literature.' --School Library

Magic Tree House Survival Guide (Osborne Mary Pope)(Paperback)

Now in paperback with an all-new chapter on how to survive a pandemic Learn to survive anything--just like Jack and Annie This kid-friendly guide is based on the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Jack and Annie have survived all kinds of dangers on their adventures in the magic tree house

From Memory to Written Record: England 1066 - 1307 (Clanchy Michael T.)(Paperback)

This seminal work of scholarship, which traces the development of literacy in medieval England, is now fully updated in a third edition. This book serves as an introduction to medieval books and documents for graduate students throughout the world Features a completely re-written first chapter,

Medieval Costume and How to Make It (Hartley Dorothy)(Paperback)

Clear and accurate in its guidance, Medieval Costume and How to Make It portrays the clothing of the 12th through the 15th centuries according to the wearer's social class, with chapters divided to cover individual professions. So in addition to royal garments, here are the clothes of clerics,

Immigrant England, 1300-1550 (Ormrod Mark)(Paperback)

Immigrant England tells the story of thousands of people who migrated to later medieval England. The book draws on uniquely rich evidence about the lives of these men and women, and analyses the attitudes of the English to the foreigners in their midst. Essential reading for everyone interested in

Making Medieval Manuscripts (de Hamel Christopher)(Paperback)

Many beautiful illuminated manuscripts survive from the Middle Ages and can be seen in libraries and museums throughout Europe. But who were the skilled craftsmen who made these exquisite books? What precisely is parchment? How were medieval manuscripts designed and executed? What were the inks and

The Gift of Narrative in Medieval England (Perkins Nicholas)(Pevná vazba)

This invigorating study places medieval romance narrative in dialogue with theories and practices of gift and exchange, opening new approaches to questions of storytelling, agency, gender and materiality in some of the most engaging literature from the Middle Ages. It argues that the dynamics of

Perfidious Albion (Byers Sam)(Paperback / softback)

Welcome to Edmundsbury, a small town in England, some time in the recent future. As tensions mount, lives begin to unravel. Jess Ellis's research into internet misogyny pushes her relationship with her over-exposed opinion columnist boyfriend Robert Townsend to breaking

How to Survive in Teaching - Without imploding, exploding or walking away (Kell Dr Emma)(Paperback / softback)