Medieval 2

The Old English Chronicles, a collection of historical writings by Various authors, offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Anglo-Saxon history and literature. Written in the Old English language……続きを見る

In C. G. Addison's 'The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple', readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the history of the legendary Knights Templars and thei……続きを見る

A Source Book for Mediæval History, edited by Oliver J. Thatcher and Edgar Holmes McNeal, serves as a pivotal anthology that offers readers a rich tableau of the medieval period. This collection boa……続きを見る

Originally published in 1966. The Individual and Society in the Middle Ages, based on three guest lectures given at Johns Hopkins University in 1965, explores the place of the individual in medieval……続きを見る

In his seminal work, 'The History of the Byzantine Empire,' J. B. Bury delves into the intricate chronicles of Byzantine history, meticulously documenting the rise and fall of this illustrious empir……続きを見る

Emerging Iconographies of Medieval Rome examines the development of Christian iconographies that had not yet established themselves as canonical images, but which were being tried out in various way……続きを見る

Between 270 and 535 AD the city of Rome experienced dramatic changes. The once glorious imperial capital was transformed into the much humbler centre of western Christendom in a process that redefin……続きを見る

"The Mediaeval Mind" in 2 volumes is one of the best-known works by the American historian Henry Osborn Taylor that features the history of the development of thought and emotion in the Middle Ages.……続きを見る

This carefully crafted ebook collection of Charles Coffin's works is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Seat of Empire The Story of Liberty Old Times in……続きを見る

Lynn Thorndike's 'The History of Medieval Europe' is a comprehensive and meticulously researched book that delves into the political, social, and cultural landscape of medieval Europe. Thorndike's w……続きを見る

This book examines the history of monastic exemption in France. It reveals an institutional story of monastic freedom and protection, deeply rooted in the religious, political, social and legal cult……続きを見る

The character Count Dracula is well-known throughout the world. He is a dark, seductive, pale man wearing a cape. His gaze is quite literally captivating, and he has the strength of ten men. The sto……続きを見る

Sharon Farmer here investigates the ways in which three medieval communitiesーthe town of Tours, the basilica of Saint-Martin there, and the abbey of Marmoutier nearbyーall defined themselves throug……続きを見る

The idea of punishment after deathーwhereby the souls of the wicked are consigned to Hell (Gehenna, Gehinnom, or Jahannam)ーemerged out of beliefs found across the Mediterranean, from ancient Egypt ……続きを見る

The History of the Middle Ages covers the complete medieval epoch in Europe, both chronologically and geographically. The book starts with the decline of the Roman Empire and the establishment of th……続きを見る

Charles Oman's 'The Byzantine Empire' is a monumental two-volume work that delves into the history, culture, and politics of the Byzantine Empire. Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, Oman p……続きを見る

Wala, abbot of Corbie, played a major role in the rebellions against Emperor Louis the Pious, especially in 830, for which he was exiled. Radbert defended his beloved abbot, known to his monks as Ar……続きを見る

This book aims to trace the development of Europe and its civilization, from the decline of the Roman Empire to the opening of the sixteenth century. The Table of Contents indicates the general plan……続きを見る

It is a regrettable fact that the majority of works dealing with the subject of Alchemy take a one-sided point of view. The chemists generally take a purely physical view of the subject, and instead……続きを見る

Drawing on a range of evidence related to royal authority, political events and literate culture, this study traces how kings and emperors involved themselves in the affairs of the Spanish March, an……続きを見る

Scholars have recently begun to study collections of Byzantine historical excerpts as autonomous pieces of literature. This book focuses on a series of minor collections that have received little or……続きを見る

Charles V was Holy Roman Emperor (1519-1556), King of Spain and ruler of the Spanish Empire (as Charles I, 1516-1556), Archduke of Austria (as Charles I, 1519-1521), and ruler of the Habsburg Nether……続きを見る

In Acts of Care**, Sara Ritchey recovers women's healthcare work by identifying previously overlooked tools of care: healing prayers, birthing indulgences, medical blessings, liturgical images, and ……続きを見る

Le livre contient le texte original en latin et sa traduction de l'Origo Gentis Langobardorum, un texte du haut Moyen Âge que le roi Rothari a voulu insérer dans son édit de 643 après J.-C. Il s'agi……続きを見る

Jonas of Bobbio, writing in the mid seventh century, was not only a major Latin monastic author, but also an historical figure in his own right. Born in the ancient Roman town of Susa in the foothil……続きを見る

In 1066 William of Normandy won the Battle of Hastings, but Wales wasn't conquered for over two hundred years. The Welsh princes were a thorn in the side of the English kings until Edward I, buildin……続きを見る

This "Story of Liberty" is a true narrative. It covers a period of five hundred years fight for liberty, from the Magna Carta (1215) up to the landing of the Pilgrims in Massachusetts (1620). "Old T……続きを見る

In The Dragoman Renaissance**, E. Natalie Rothman traces how Istanbul-based diplomatic translator-interpreters, known as the dragomans, systematically engaged Ottoman elites in the study of the Otto……続きを見る

According to an old story, a woman concealed her sex and ruled as pope for a few years in the ninth century. Pope Joan was not betrayed by a lover or discovered by an enemy; her downfall came when s……続きを見る

This "Story of Liberty" is a true narrative. It covers a period of five hundred years fight for liberty, from the Magna Carta (1215) up to the landing of the Pilgrims in Massachusetts (1620) Content……続きを見る