Medieval Bodies - Life, Death and Art in the Middle Ages (Hartnell Jack)(Paperback / softback)

Medieval Bodies - Life, Death and Art in the Middle Ages (Hartnell Jack)(Paperback / softback)

A major new talent unveils a glittering and gruesome history of the body in the Middle Ages, from saints' relics to lovesick

Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages (Whittock Martyn)(Paperback / softback)

A fascinating new portrait of Medieval Britain that brings together the everyday and the

The Middle Ages Unlocked: A Guide to Life in Medieval England, 1050-1300 (Polack Gillian)(Paperback)

To our modern minds, the Middle Ages seem to mix the well-known and familiar with wildly alien concepts and circumstances. The Middle Ages Unlocked provides an invaluable introduction to this complex and dynamic period in England.Exploring a wide range of topics from law, religion and education to

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

Art of the Middle Ages (Benton Janetta Rebold)(Paperback)

A comprehensive and authoritative study of medieval visual arts in Europe, forming the ideal guide for students to all facets of art and architecture in the Middle Ages. Topics covered include tapestries, armour, stained glass, enamel and ivory work, and illuminated

Urban Bodies: Communal Health in Late Medieval English Towns and Cities (Rawcliffe Carole)(Paperback)

'Carole Rawcliffe continues with her mission to clean up the Middle Ages. In earlier work she has already given us scholarly yet sympathetic portrayals of English medicine, hospitals, and welfare for lepers. Now she widens her scope to public health. Her argument is clear, simple and convincing

The Medieval Housewife: & Other Women of the Middle Ages (Mount Toni)(Paperback)

Have you ever wondered what life was like for the ordinary housewife in the Middle Ages? Or how much power a medieval lady really had? Find out all about medieval housewives, peasant women, grand ladies, women in trade and women in the church in this fascinating book.More has been written about

Life in Medieval Ireland (Dwyer Finbar)(Paperback)

The history of the Middle Ages in Ireland] is so neglected that the only figure of renown is Strongbow, the man who led the Norman Invasion of Ireland in the twelfth century ... There is little written about the lives of majority of men, who held no title or land, and even less about women

Medieval Masons (Hislop Malcolm)(Paperback / softback)

Explains the practice of masoncraft in the Middle Ages, using evidence from a number of sources. This book investigates how a study of certain features in these buildings, such as the stonework and building joints, can contribute to our knowledge of working practices of masons in medieval

Philosophy in the Middle Ages - The Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Traditions(Paperback / softback)

Medieval Travel and Travelers: A Reader (Romano John)(Paperback)

It is widely believed that people living in the Middle Ages seldom traveled. But, as Medieval Travel and Travelers reveals, many medieval people - and not only Marco Polo - were on the move for a variety of different reasons.Assuming no previous knowledge of medieval civilizations, this volume

Western Attitudes Toward Death: From the Middle Ages to the Present (Aris Philippe)(Paperback)

Reveals the change in Western man's conception and acceptance of death as evidenced in customs, literature, and art since medieval

Magic in the Middle Ages (Kieckhefer Richard)(Paperback)

How was magic practiced in medieval times? How did it relate to the diverse beliefs and practices that characterized this fascinating period? This much revised and expanded new edition of Magic in the Middle Ages surveys the growth and development of magic in medieval Europe. It takes into account

Germany in the Early Middle Ages: 476 - 1250 - The History and Lives of the Frankish and Teutonic Kings (Stubbs William)(Paperback)

This history of Germany in the Dark Ages and Medieval eras chronicles the birth and progress of the nation through a series of short biographies of Frankish and Teutonic kings.The area which spans modern Germany is the author's main concern, with foreign policy and events outside this geography

Medieval Heresies: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam (Ames Christine Caldwell)(Paperback)

Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the Middle Ages were divided in many ways. But one thing they shared in common was the fear that God was offended by wrong belief. Medieval Heresies: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam is the first comparative survey of heresy and its response throughout the medieval

Dogs in Medieval Manuscripts (Walker-Meikle Kathleen)(Pevná vazba)

Throughout the Middle Ages, medieval manuscripts often featured dogs, from beautiful and loving depictions of man's best friend, to bloodthirsty illustrations of savage beasts, to more whimsical and humorous interpretations. Featuring stunning illustrations from the British Library's rich medieval

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

Witches, Werewolves, and Fairies: Shapeshifters and Astral Doubles in the Middle Ages (Lecouteux Claude)(Paperback)

Reveals the true nature of medieval belief in the Double of the Soul - Demonstrates the survival of a pagan belief that each individual owns three souls, including a double that can journey outside the physical body - Explains the nature of death and the Other World hidden beneath the monsters and

The Medieval Craft of Memory: An Anthology of Texts and Pictures (Carruthers Mary)(Paperback)

In antiquity and the Middle Ages, memory was a craft, and certain actions and tools were thought to be necessary for its creation and recollection. Until now, however, many of the most important visual and textual sources on the topic have remained untranslated or otherwise difficult to consult

Natural Causes - Life, Death and the Illusion of Control (Ehrenreich Barbara (Y))(Paperback / softback)

The seminal thinker offers a new understanding of our bodies, our selves and our powerlessness in controlling

The Natural and the Supernatural in the Middle Ages (Bartlett Robert)(Paperback)

How did people of the medieval period explain physical phenomena, such as eclipses or the distribution of land and water on the globe? What creatures did they think they might encounter: angels, devils, witches, dogheaded people? This fascinating book explores the ways in which medieval people

How to Plan a Crusade - Reason and Religious War in the High Middle Ages (Tyerman Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

The Ministry of Bodies: A Year of Life and Death in a Modern Hospital (O'Mahony Seamus)(Pevná vazba)

In The Ministry of Bodies, Seamus O'Mahony charts the realities of life in a modern hospital over the course of a year. From difficult births and unexpected deaths to moral quandaries and bureaucratic disasters, O'Mahony documents life in the halls that all of us will visit at some point in our

Chaucer's People - Everyday Lives in the Middle Ages (Picard Liza)(Paperback / softback)

A fascinating exploration of the Middle Ages through the lives of Geoffrey Chaucer's pilgrims in The Canterbury