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 AGES PASTThe Dark AgesJourney back in time to the dark era from the fall of Rome to 1100 A.D. Discover little-known, intimate details about the personal lives and loves of the famous and infamous people who made history happen! Explore the Dark Ages! From the fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest, learning, scholarship, and culture disappeared from the European continent. The light of civilization was almost extinquished. The Greek and Roman classics and Judeo-Christian writings would have been utterly lost were it not for the holy men and women of unconquered Ireland who copied the classics, or for men like Charlemagne & King Arthur who struggled to re-establish order and Christianity.
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By the waning of Roman rule, Britain was called a "province fertile with tyrants". Britain during the two centuries after Rome's withdrawal was a hybrid society of Celtic, Roman, and Christian elements. ...explores the transition from magisterial to monarchical power. An appendix explores the Arthur and Merlin myths. 30 illustrations. This study establishes an identity for the post-Roman period on the island of Britain, comparing archaeological data with written sources. Paperback, 320pp
The History of the Franks by Gregory of Tours:
A dramatic narrative of French history in the sixth century. Gregory of Tours (c.A.D. 539-594) intended his HISTORY to be a chronicle of events and included the 21 years he spent as Bishop of Tours. This volume contains all ten books of the HISTORY. As Gregory unravels the bewildering events of those decades, what emerges is no dry historical document but a colorful, detailed and moving pageant. Paperback, 710pp
The Norse Myths:
Drawing on a wide range of souces, the author has re-created 32 classic Norse Myths that compete in power with Greek mythology.
The Medieval Millennium: An Introduction:
A coherent description of the chaotic, but compelling, era. It focuses, but not narrowly, on the history of Europe from the fifth through the fifteenth centuries -- setting the subject in the broader context of world events. Features boxed essays dealing with topics from social history. Contains twelve chronological tables, sixteen maps, and a glossary or terms and their origins.
Dark Knights and Dingy Castles:
This horrible history takes you charging back in time to days of chivalry, when knights clanked about in armour waving weapons, peasants cleaned up the mess afterwards, and everyone lived in dark, dingy, horrible homes. Find out about dreadful dungeons, ghastly ghosts, and the famous Saint George.A new copy is Not Currently Available. There are only 3 used copies of this title available.
New Cambridge Medieval History: C. 900 - 1024 A.D., Vol. 3:
Part of the "New Cambridge Medieval History Series."
Patterns of Everyday Life:
Covering the seventh through the tenth centuries, these 21 essays examine the cultural patterns and structures which contributed to the emergence of classical Islamic civilization. Focusing on the material foundations of the culture, the essays discuss shelter, textiles and clothing, and food and drink. Hardcover, 400pp
The Masks of Odin: Wisdom of the Ancient Norse:
A brilliant book that gathers and discusses some of the most important Norse texts. Read this and understand why even the mighty Romans feared the inhabitants of “Germania”, what the medieval Christians were so afraid of, and what has the politically correct denizens of today cringing. More than just an anthropological overview of Northern European folklore, “The Masks of Odin” is a philosophical and spiritual exploration of the rituals, wisdom and Weltanschauung of a people truly unique in the annals of human existence.
The Barbarian Conversion: From Paganism to Christianity:
The conversion of the pagan world that began in the obscurity of the Dark Ages was in no way inevitable. England did not embrace Christianity until A.D. 627, and the last European conversion occurred in Lithuania late in the Middle Ages, in 1386. How did it all happen - and why? Conversion was not only a matter of religious belief; with it came enormous cultural change. The lucid presentation and lively and engaging style will carry even casual readers smoothly along. Paperback, 562pp
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Begins with a primer on the Old English language based on the proposition that it is only superficially different from modern English and can easily be learned outside the classroom. Then he leads a tour through Anglo-Saxon literature, history, archaeology, daily life, and Christianity. A special section explores the role of the garden in the literature. Paperback, 424pp
Armies of Pestilence: The Impact of Disease on History: Infectious diseases put an end to the Golden Age of Athens, wrecked Justinian the Great's dream of restoring the Roman Empire, and played a major role in virtually eliminating the Indians from North America. Yet historians have minimized the role of infectious disease -- partly because they lacked scientific knowledge of the diseases themselves. Dr. Bray surveys the principle epidemics in all countries from biblical times to the late 20th Century, in each case discussing origin, symptoms, mortality rate, and economic effects. He also includes multiple chapters on malaria, smallpox, typhus, cholera, and influenza. One of his themes is the role of war in spreading diseases that have often killed more people than the battles themselves. ...one of the most revelatory works of history ever published -- and surely one of the most timely as well.
The author traces the events and cultural, political and dynastic background that led to the downfall of the Anglo-Saxon rulers during the 100 years leading up to the Norman conquest. The core of the book discusses the reign of Edward the Confessor, suggesting that his philo-Norman policies were little to the taste of the Anglo-Scandinavian aristocracy over whom he prevailed, and that Edward himself was largely responsible for the succession crisis of 1066.
The Mysteries of Mithra: This definitive treatment of Mithra by a leading authority on classical religions pieces together the mysteries of the faith: the principle characteristics of the god Mithra, the rituals, the teachings, the liturgy and much more. A 1911 study about the Persian religion that gave us Sunday and Christmas and almost beat out Christianity for dominance in the Roman Empire. A Reader's Catalog Selection: 0ne of the 40,000+ best books in print.
Bloodfeud: Murder & Revenge in Anglo-Saxon England: By using the murder of Earl Uhtred in 1016 as his starting point, Fletcher transports us into a grim Anglo-Saxon world, which can nonetheless be surprisingly familiar at times. Takes place in 10th- and 11th-century England during the hundred years just before the Norman invasion of 1066. This is hardly a period familiar to most readers, which makes Richard Fletcher's meticulous work of historical investigation all the more welcome.
The Visigoths from the Migration Period to the Seventh/Eighth Century:
Man and Microbes: Disease and Plagues in History and Modern Times: Diseases, plagues, epidemics, and pandemics from prehistory to modern times. A dramatic panorama of the natural history of disease. ...uncovers the ills of ancient hunter-gatherers, exposes the origins of modern urban epidemics, and probes the most recent medical reports of mysterious new diseases.
Holy Blood, Holy Grail: So revolutionary, so original, so convincing, that most faithful Christians will be moved; here is the book that has sparked worldwide controversy. People have alot to say about this book. Please click this link to read some of their comments. Paperback, 475pp
Charlemagne and France: A Thousand Years of Mythology:
The Anglo-Saxon State: The power, sophistication, unity and wealth of the late Anglo-Saxon state have long been underestimated. ...shows how strong, unified and well-governed Anglo-Saxon England was and how numerous and wealthy its inhabitants were.
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