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Henry I Henry I, son of William the Conqueror, ruled from 1100 to 1135, a time of fundamental change in the Anglo-Norman world. This long-awaited biography, written by one of the most distinguished medievalists of his generation, offers a major reassessment of Henry's character and reign. The Life and Campaigns of the Black Prince The Templars: This superb history of the Knights Templar, the military order of the Crusades, considers the rise and fall of the knights who overtook the most contested citadel in the West. New scholarship on the topic blends with Read's own analysis to provide an intriguing new look at the monks and their battles. Hardcover. The Templars: The Dramatic History of the Knights Templar, the Most Powerful Military Order of the Crusades Warriors of God: A Reader's Catalog Selection of the 40,000+ best books in print. An excellent popular account of Richard the Lionheart's attempt to retake Jerusalem from Sultan Saladin (1187-1892), which the author calls 'the largest military endeavor of the Middle Ages'. A spellbinding medieval tale of ruthless devastation and chivalrous compassion. Warriors of God: Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in the Third Crusade Medieval & Early Renaissance Medicine: An Introduction to Knowledge and Practice: ..."examines how the assimilation of newly discovered Greek medical and anatomical texts changed university taught medicine; the varieties of medical practice and practitioners (only a minority of physicians were university trained); and amaturing surgical profession that saw itself as distinct from and hostile to academic medicine."...notes are excellent and her suggested readings are drawn from the best sources in the field. ...an absorbing history. Medieval & Early Renaissance Medicine: An Introduction to Knowledge and Practice The Flowering of Mysticism: Men and Women in the New Mysticism (1200-1350) ...covers the rich terrain of Franciscan mysticism and the emergence of female mystics. bountiful, detailed, and exhaustive. Particularly as he surveys female mystical literature, the field becomes verdant and exceptional. Literate, scholarly, and profound. The Medieval Spains This book traces the political evolution of the lberian peninsula from a collection of late Roman imperial provinces to the Spanish and Portuguese monarchies of the fifteeth century. Discusses the Visigoths in the fifth and sixth centuries and the Muslim invasion of the eighth century, to the eventual Christianization of the peninsula. The Rise of Magic in Early Medieval Europe: "A major piece of medieval scholarship..." The author "argues that magic became an integral part of early medieval Christian culture through a conscious and deliberate 'rescue' of pre-Christian beliefs and practices. Recognizing 'the emotional need for that magic which sustains devotion and delight,' early medieval clerics carried out this rescue by developing acceptable forms of Christian magic to replace unacceptable forms of control over the irrational... a diligently researched and well-written survey of what antiquity and churchmen between the fifth and eleventh centuries had to say about magical beliefs and practices, and what the Church and State should do about them. The list of primary sources quoted and employed, many of them hitherto little known, is impressive. . . . . .powerful work on magic in early medieval Europe. Flint shows how many of the more discerning leaders of the early medieval Church decided to promote non-Christian practices originally condemned as magical rather than repressing them or leaving them to waste away or "growl." These wise leaders actively and enthusiastically incorporated specific kinds of "magic" into the dominant culture not only to appease the contemporary non-Christian opposition but also to enhance Christianity itself. The Rise of Magic in Early Medieval Europe Eleanor of Aquitaine: Renowned in her time for being the most beautiful woman in Europe, the wife of two kings and mother of three, Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the great heroines of the Middle Ages. The author uses the relevant contemporary literature to weave a compelling narrative of a complex life. Eleanor of Aquitaine provides a rich and interesting view of twelfth century Europe. Weir guides the reader through the complexities of feudal allegiances, conflicting interests and constant strife that dominated the political scene. Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life Master of Death: Master of Death: The Lifeless Art of Pierre Remiet, Illuminator Michael Camille's 'little history of death' as well as exhuming the life and work of a single medieval artist whose speciality was the representation of suffering, old age, death and corporeal decay, explores the macabre obsessions that permeated culture and mortality in the second half of the 14th century. In this period, people were constantly preparing themselves for death, as shown by Remiet's striking image of the figures of Death waiting at the end of the pilgrimage of human life. Remiet's frequent depiction of the rotting corpse reveals his society's dreaded anticipation of the end of time when, reawakened in the flesh, each individual would face the threat of an eternal and terrifying second death. Trade, Travel and Exploration in the Middle Ages: An Encyclopedia, Vol. 5 This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the topics covered in the book. There are entries on the familiar topics, such as the voyages of Columbus and Marco Polo, but there are also articles on information that is more difficult to find, for example, the traditions of travel among Muslim women and the influence of Viking travel on navigation and geographical knowledge. Until now, some of this information has been available only in specialized journals, and some of it was never published in English translation. Heavily illustrated, has aids for the reader, extensive map program, multi-disciplinary, non-Eurocentric approach...coverage of specific aspects of medieval travel,...covers the peoples, places, technologies, and intellectual concepts that contributed to trade, travel and exploration during the Middle Ages, from the years A.D. 525 to 1492. Trade, Travel, and Exploration in the Middle Ages: An Encyclopedia, Vol. 5 Rare and Out of Print Books Click here to search for used and old books. Purchase a first edition or autographed book gift!

The Art of Cookery in the Middle Ages: In this fascinating study, Dr Scully examines both the theory and practice of medieval cooking. The Distinctive Nature of Medieval Foods and Cookery... Includes chapters on Medieval Dining, Beverages, The Hall, Table and Manners, Foods for the Sick, International Foods and Regional Favourites The cookery of the late middle ages has been unjustly neglected. Numerous references exist showing what food was customarily eaten across Europe by the aristocracy of the time, but it is only recently that scholarly research has extracted a number of recipes from manuscript sources and made them generally available. The recipes which survive indicate how rich and varied a choice of dishes the wealthy could enjoy. Paperback A new copy is not available at this time. There is only ONE used copy of this title still available. The Art of Cookery in the Middle Ages Witchcraft in Europe, 400-1700: A Documentary History This edition incorporates more recent research on witchcraft's role in early modern European history. The Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries: 1066-C.1280: Beginning with the Norman Conquest of England, ending on the eve of the rebellion of the Welsh against Edward I in 1282, this book provides an integrated history of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Paperback The Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries: 1066-C.1280 From Memory to Written Record, England, 1066-1307 The Making of Records, Memories and Myths of the Norman Conquest, Anglo-Saxon Uses of Writing, The Uses of "Domesday Book", The Technology of Writing, The Scribe and his Materials Wax, Parchment, and Wood The Preservation and Use of Documents, Monastic Documents for Posterity, Secular Documents for Daily Use, Archives and Libraries, Ways of Remembering, The Literate Mentality, What Reading Meant, The Variety of Languages, Spoken and Written Language, Methods of Writing and Making Books in Medieval Europe. Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague: Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague A reader says, "The wording is rich and vivid, and the tale, while sad, leaves one feeling uplifted in the end. A great read!!". While fictional, the story raises compelling questions about human nature. The Hundred Years War: Volume II, Trial by Fire An intriguing book for a medical professional ... Explores tensions and compatibilities between medicine and Christianity including suicide and early Christian values, caring and curing in the second century, medical deontology and pestilential disease in the late Middle Ages, and the moral stance of the earliest syphilographers. Medicine, Society, and Faith in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds The Malleus Maleficarum The Malleus Maleficarum of Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger For strong stomachs--"The most horrific-The most bigotted-The most cruel-The most un-intelligent-The most dangerous despotism, the most heinous and misguided literature ever printed. To think that this was the textbook for the inquisition, and was written because of a papal bull, makes it all the more heinous." Plagues and Peoples: With the rise of newly emerging viruses like Ebola, HIV, and Mad Cow Disease, historian William H. McNeill's book on how infectious disease has impacted and even altered the course of human history is now more relevant than ever. Explores the political, demographic, and psychological effects of disease on the human race, from prehistory to the present. This book offers a radical reinterpretation of world history as we know it. A Reader's Catalog Selection of the 40,000+ best books in print. Plagues and Peoples The King's Mother: Mother of Henry VII and the foundress of two Cambridge colleges, she was deeply involved in the Wars of the Roses, a conspirator against Richard III, she was to become the foundress of one of England's greatest ruling dynasties. The King's Mother: Lady Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby Brother Cadfael's Herb Garden: Brother Cadfael's Herb Garden: An Illustrated Companion to Medieval Plants and Their Uses The A-Z section of the book lists all the herbs and plants mentioned in The Brother Cadfael Chronicles, and explains their various uses in medieval times - before the days of modern antibiotics, medicines, and flavorings, herbs and herbal remedies were an essential part of the medieval world. Most could be found in Cadfaels' beloved herb garden, or in the surrounding fields and hedgerows, faithfully evoked in full color in this unique and informative book. Royal Blood: An attempt to solve the historical mystery of what became of the two young princes who were kept in the Tower of London during the reign of King Richard III. Were they murdered or did they escape to safety? Fields outlines and evaluates the arguments on both sides, weighs the evidence, and offers the definitive truth about this extraordinary man. Paperback Royal Blood: Richard III and the Mystery of the Princes The Castles and Ancient Monuments of Scotland

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