Medieval Wales C.1050-1332: Centuries of Ambiguity (Stephenson David)(Paperback)

Medieval Wales C.1050-1332: Centuries of Ambiguity (Stephenson David)(Paperback)

This book examines the achievements of Welsh rulers - such as Llywelyn the Great and Llywelyn the Last in the so-called Age of the Princes - but also probes the factors, including the hostility of other Welsh leaders and communities, which led to the ultimate failure of the Llywelyns and the

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

Debating Medieval Europe: The Early Middle Ages, C. 450-C. 1050 (Mossman Stephen)(Paperback)

This unique textbook introduces undergraduate students to medieval historiography, providing an entry point for the dense scholarship on the period. Volume I covers the post-Roman world, from 450 to

Castles of Wales (Phillips Alan)(Paperback)

Wales, a small country, is littered with the relics of war - Iron Age forts, Roman ruins, medieval castles and the coastal forts of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The biggest construction of fortifications in Wales took place during the reign of Edward I. They were not only built to deter

A Critical Companion to Medieval Motets (Hartt Jared C.)(Paperback)

Motets constitute the most important polyphonic genre of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Moreover, these compositions are intrinsically involved in the early development of polyphony. This volume - the first to be devotedexclusively to medieval motets - aims to provide a comprehensive

In Pursuit of Saint David: Patron Saint of Wales (Morgan Gerald)(Paperback)

A comprehensive volume about St David, the patron saint of Wales. It contains information about the life of David, the myths associated with him, the history of St David's Day, and the churches which carry his

Atlas of Medieval Europe (Ditchburn David)(Paperback)

The Atlas of Medieval Europe covers the period from the fall of the Roman Empire through to the beginnings of the Renaissance, spreading from the Atlantic coast to the Russian steppes. Each map approaches a separate issue or series of events in medieval history, and a commentary locates it in its

Nobody Beats Us - The Inside Story of the 1970s Wales Rugby Team (Tossell David)(Paperback / softback)

Tells the inside story of the 1970s Wales rugby

British in India - Three Centuries of Ambition and Experience (Gilmour David)(Paperback / softback)

Wales - History of a Nation (Ross David)(Paperback / softback)

This popular book about the history of Wales is now in its third edition. The book provides a good, clear history of

Medieval Castles of England and Wales (Lowry Bernard)(Paperback)

Designed both to protect the inhabitants of the towns they towered over and cow them into submission, castles dominated the landscape of Medieval England and Wales. Though some were built before 1066, the Norman Conquest left a lasting legacy of domination in the form of fortifications ranging from

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

Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Literature (Lewis C. S.)(Paperback)

C. S. Lewis's Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Literature is a collection of fourteen fascinating essays, half of which were never published in Lewis's lifetime. The first three provide a general introduction to medieval literature whilst the remaining essays turn to the works of major writers

A Wilder Wales: Traveller's Tales 1610-1831 (Owen David Lloyd)(Paperback)

Two hundred years ago, Wales was an all but forgotten corner of England. Travelling across its remote uplands between scattered settlements was often a challenge as was entering a land close to home where few people outside its towns spoke English. It was rarely visited without good reason. A

Starting to Read Medieval Latin Manuscript - An Introduction for Students of Medieval History and Genealogists Who Wish to Venture into Latin Texts (Gosden David)(Paperback / softback)

Rulers and Realms in Medieval Iberia, 711-1492 (Flood Timothy M.)(Paperback)

The Muslim conquest of Iberia in 711 began nearly eight centuries of struggle for control of the peninsula. The invaders quickly achieved military supremacy, but political dominance was less complete. Within a few years, a small band of Christian rebels defied Muslim authority, establishing their

The Allegory of Love (Lewis C. S.)(Paperback)

The Allegory of Love is a landmark study of a powerful and influential medieval conception. C. S. Lewis explores the sentiment called 'courtly love' and the allegorical method within which it developed in literature and thought, from its first flowering in eleventh-century Languedoc through to its

Persia (Blow David)(Paperback)

The land of the Iranians, known to European travelers for centuries as Persia, is a land riven by mountain-ranges, made inhospitable by deserts, yet rich in plains, forests, and jewel-like gardens. Home to the most sublime architecture in the world, and a breeding ground for poets, Empires, mystics

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 Sword in the Age of Chivalry (Oakeshott Ewart)(Paperback)

A comprehensive history and typology of the European knightly sword from c.1050 to c.1550, that draws on evidence from literature and art as well as from archaeology. The resplendent image of the medieval knight is symbolised by his sword, a lethal weapon on the battlefield and a badge of chivalry

Master of War (Gilman David)(Paperback)

A LEGEND FORGED IN BATTLE: Amid the carnage of the 100 Years' War - the bloodiest conflict in medieval warfare - a young English archer confronts his

The Pocket Meister Eckhart (O'Neal David)(Paperback)

An introduction to the writing and preaching of the greatest medieval European mystic. Meister Eckhart (1260-1327), a German Dominican whose preaching was immensely popular in his own time, was one of the greatest medieval European mystics, and his writings helped build the foundation of the

Cathedrals of Britain (Pepin David)(Paperback)

Cathedrals are awe-inspiring buildings. Most are grand medieval structures, while others appear simple and unpretentious - yet all were designed to reflect the glory of God and have a profound impact on us. As trailblazers of architectural development, each cathedral has distinct individual

The Future of Everything: The Science of Prediction (Orell David)(Paperback)

For centuries, scientists have strived to predict the future. But to what extent have they succeeded? Can past events-Hurricane Katrina, the Internet stock bubble, the SARS outbreak-help us understand what will happen next? Will scientists ever really be able to forecast catastrophes, or will we