Medieval 3

The Story of Burnt Njáll, also known as Njáls saga, is a thirteenth-century Icelandic saga that describes events between 960 and 1020. It considers blood feuds in the Icelandic Commonwealth. The tal……続きを見る

A study of how doctors and surgeons treated the brutal injuries and illnesses suffered by medieval combatants. Soldiers of the Middle Ages faced razor-sharp swords and axes that could slice through ……続きを見る

In "Famous Men of the Middle Ages," John Henry Haaren presents a captivating biographical exploration of influential figures from the medieval period, integrating vivid narrative style with meticulo……続きを見る

This volume examines the Melkite church from the Arab invasion of Syria in 634 until 969. The Melkite Patriarchates were established in Antioch, Jerusalem and Alexandria and, following the Arab camp……続きを見る

This monograph examines the various ways martial virtues and images of the soldier’s life shaped early Byzantine cultural ideals of masculinity. It contends that in many of the visual and literary s……続きを見る

The book presents a semiotic approach to the study of power relations in the symbolic space of medieval culture. A critical analysis of medieval texts was carried out in accordance with the methodol……続きを見る

Reflecting debate around hospitality and the Baltic Sea region, this open access book taps into wider discussions about reception, securitization and xenophobic attitudes towards migrants and strang……続きを見る

"A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times" in 6 volumes is a comprehensive account of French history from its earliest beginnings in Gaul to 1789 written by the French historian and state……続きを見る

Dieses Buch ist eine Provokation. Konsequent wird der Abschied vom Epochendenken vollzogen – im konkreten Fall das "Mittelalter" zu Grabe getragen. An die Stelle dieser längst anachronistischen Präg……続きを見る

Oskar Wächters Buch 'Vehmgerichte und Hexenprozesse in Deutschland' ist eine faszinierende Studie über die dunklen Kapitel der deutschen Rechtsgeschichte. Wächter präsentiert detaillierte Informatio……続きを見る

In "Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II," Charlotte M. Yonge presents a captivating historical narrative that encapsulates significant episodes in English history through a series o……続きを見る

Understanding Disability Throughout History explores seldom-heard voices from the past by studying the hidden lives of disabled people before the concept of disability existed culturally, socially a……続きを見る

In "Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus," the 13th-century scholar Bartholomew of England compiles a remarkable anthology of medieval knowledge, weaving together threads from natural philosophy……続きを見る

Theodoric the Goth by Thomas Hodgkin offers a masterful and engaging account of the life and legacy of one of the most remarkable rulers of the late Roman world. Known as both a conqueror and a stat……続きを見る

Whilst historians often regard the Norman Kingdom of Sicily as centralised and administratively advanced, County and Nobility in Norman Italy counters this traditional interpretation; far from centr……続きを見る

This ground-breaking study explores welfare institutions in western law in the middle ages and establishes, for the first time, a legal model for the hospital. On Hospitals takes us beyond canon law……続きを見る

This book explores the place of loyalty in the relationship between the monarchy and their subjects in late medieval and early modern Britain. It focuses on a period in which political and religious……続きを見る

In the first century of Islam, most of the former Christian Roman Empire, from Syria to Spain, was brought under Muslim control in a conquest of unprecedented proportions. Confronted by the world of……続きを見る

By expanding the definition of "epistle" to include any writing that addresses the intended receiver directly, JaHyun Kim Haboush introduces readers to the rich epistolary practice of Chos?n Korea. ……続きを見る

In "St. Cuthbert's," Robert E. Knowles embarks on an evocative exploration of the life and legacy of St. Cuthbert, a revered figure in early Christian Britain. Through a blend of historical narrativ……続きを見る

This book explores the liturgical experience of emotions in Byzantium through the hymns of Romanos the Melodist, Andrew of Crete and Kassia. It reimagines the performance of their hymns during Great……続きを見る

The second volume in this series presents the reader with an extensive study of some major genres of Persian poetry from the first centuries after the rise of Islam to the end of the Timurid era and……続きを見る

William Sime's "History of the Inquisition from Its Establishment Till the Present Time" offers a comprehensive analysis of one of the most controversial institutions in European history. The text i……続きを見る

In "Mediæval Wales," A. G. Little meticulously examines the intricate tapestry of Welsh history during the medieval period, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of its social structures, ……続きを見る

The Magna Carta, a foundational document of English legal and political history, emerges as a pivotal charter that articulates the principles of justice, liberty, and the limitations of monarchical ……続きを見る

The Mongol period (1206-1368) marked a major turning point of exchange – culturally, politically, and artistically – across Eurasia. The wide-ranging international exchange that occurred during the ……続きを見る

In "Penal Methods of the Middle Ages: Criminals, Witches, Lunatics," George Burnham Ives provides a meticulous examination of the punitive systems employed during a tumultuous era marked by supersti……続きを見る

The First Crusade was arguably one of the most significant events of the Middle Ages. It was the only event to generate its own epic cycle, the Old French Crusade Cycle. The central trilogy at the h……続きを見る

For those within the fields of art history and Byzantine studies, Professor Henry Maguire needs no introduction. His publications transformed the way art historians approach medieval art through his……続きを見る

In "Feudal England: Historical Studies on the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries," John Horace Round meticulously examines the intricate tapestry of feudal relations and social dynamics that defined med……続きを見る