Alice Chaucer, Countess of Salisbury and Duchess of Suffolk, is one of the very rare people, and the only woman, not born to nobility who became an important political player in the upheaval of fifteenth-century England.
The author of She-Wolves chronicles the lives and reigns of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose rivalry brought their nation to the brink of disintegration - and back again*LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2025**SHORTLISTED FOR THE ELIZABETH LONGFORD PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHY 2025**THE TELEGRAPH'S BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024*'A glorious work of history.
Die verstoßenen Kirchen EuropasHussiten, Albigenser, Katharer und WaldenserDominik TomasekDie Geschichte Europas ist reich an Vielfalt, Konflikten und religiösen Bewegungen.
Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt des Drachenordens, einer der geheimnisvollsten und einflussreichsten Organisationen der europäischen Geschichte.
Merlin: Die Legende des großen MagiersDie verschlungenen Pfade eines Zauberers in der britischen GeschichteFfion Ap LlywelynTauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt von Merlin, dem geheimnisvollen Zauberer, dessen Legende tief in den Mythen und Überlieferungen Britanniens verwurzelt ist.
Erleben Sie die faszinierende Geschichte der Habsburger-Dynastie, die ihren Ursprung in der bescheidenen Landschaft der Schweiz nahm und sich zu einer der mächtigsten Herrscherfamilien Europas entwickelte.
In 'Die bekanntesten Sagen aus der Griechischen Mythologie' von Karl Friedrich Becker werden die faszinierenden Geschichten der griechischen Götter und Helden auf lebendige und ansprechende Weise präsentiert.
In 'The Art of War in the Middle Ages (378-1515),' Charles Oman provides a detailed and scholarly analysis of military strategies and tactics employed during the medieval period.
Mit dieser synoptischen Edition der lateinischen Übersetzung des Fließenden Lichts der Gottheit Mechthilds von Magdeburg und ihrer alemannischen Rückübersetzung werden zwei Versionen eines der wichtigsten Texte der mittelalterlichen Mystik erstmals wissenschaftlich zugänglich.
As part of the historicizing corpus of seventh-century Irish writing, the Lives framed the narrative of the early saints as an effective weapon in contemporary political and ecclesiastical conflicts.
In "e;Echoes of Freedom: William Wallace's Shadow,"e; Alistair Douglas Stewart embarks on a riveting exploration into the heart of Scotland's tumultuous past, bringing to light the true story of William Wallace, beyond the silver screen's portrayal.
Richard, 3rd Duke of York is frequently used to recall the colours of the rainbow with the mnemonic 'Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain', wrongly believed to be the Grand Old Duke of York who had 10,000 men, or mistaken for his youngest son, Richard III.
This is the first book-length study into crusading against Christians, examining this complex phenomenon from the twelfth to fifteenth centuries and across numerous regions, from France to Russia and from southern Italy to the Baltic.
This is the first book-length study into crusading against Christians, examining this complex phenomenon from the twelfth to fifteenth centuries and across numerous regions, from France to Russia and from southern Italy to the Baltic.
The Middle Ages is described by Hallam himself as a series of historical dissertations, a comprehensive survey of the chief circumstances that can interest a philosophical inquirer during the period from the 5th to the 15th century.
This volume is the result of a symposium organised in 2018 by Élodie Attia in Aix-en-Provence and offers a cross-sectional view of the production of typologically similar Latin, Greek and Hebrew Bibles during the course of the Middle Ages.
The history of Mediaeval Europe is so vast a subject that the attempt to deal with it in a small compass must entail either severe compression or what may appear at first sight reckless omission.
The Middle Ages is described by Hallam himself as a series of historical dissertations, a comprehensive survey of the chief circumstances that can interest a philosophical inquirer during the period from the 5th to the 15th century.
The Trojan Kings of Britain presents a theory that the legend of Brutus, descendant of Aeneas of Troy, migrating to Britain with many other Trojan descendants is actually based on real events.
Exiled from court, distrusted and indebted, Richard de Clare is a man whose past is greater than his prospects and whose once-great name overshadows his deeds.
*; Examines the esoteric side of texts and tales from the Middle Ages, including the enduring presence of haunted areas and power places and the roles of witches, house spirits, rune priests, shapeshifters, and the undead*; Discusses the dividing line between magic and deviltry, as well as the significance of grimoires, bells, blacksmiths, storm callers, and more*; Serves as a guide to a still-present magical and imaginal realm, pointing readers to the borderlands and liminal thresholds that enable access to the other worldIn this new collection of his writings, scholar and Sorbonne professor Claude Lecouteux reveals that the magical world of the distant past is real and still very presentif you know where to look.
Snorri Sturluson's 'Heimskringla' is a remarkable piece of medieval literature that chronicles the history of the Norwegian kings from the mythological beginnings to the 12th century.
In 'History of the Byzantine Empire: From the Foundation until the Fall of Constantinople (328-1453)', Charles Oman presents a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the Byzantine Empire, tracing its development from its beginnings in the fourth century to its eventual downfall in the fifteenth century.
In Adalbert Stifters Werk "Der Hochwald" taucht der Leser in eine idyllische ländliche Welt ein, in der die Schönheit der Natur und die Einfachheit des Lebens im Vordergrund stehen.
Oskar Wächters Buch 'Vehmgerichte und Hexenprozesse in Deutschland' ist eine faszinierende Studie über die dunklen Kapitel der deutschen Rechtsgeschichte.
James Knowles' "e;The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights (Unabridged)"e; is a comprehensive collection of tales revolving around the legendary King Arthur.
