Books on Medieval Europe
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A Distant Mirror : The Calamitous 14th Century
Immerse yourself in the tumultuous tapestry of 14th century Europe, where chivalry and catastrophe danced a delicate waltz. In "A Distant Mirror," Barbara W. Tuchman masterfully weaves a narrative that contrasts the grandeur of crusades and soaring cathedrals with the grim realities of plague,...- £12.99
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Embers of the Hands : Hidden Histories of the Viking Age
A captivating exploration that illuminates the multifaceted tapestry of the Viking Age, this work transcends the familiar archetypes of marauding warriors to unveil the rich diversity of individuals who shaped this extraordinary era. With each page radiating profound insights, this masterpiece transports readers beyond...- £25.00
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Femina : A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE'Revelatory' GUARDIAN'A firecracker somehow captured between two covers' LUCY WORSLEYAn instant bestseller and one of the most celebrated history books of the year, Femina reveals the power and influence of medieval women who have been...- £12.99
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History in Flames : The Destruction and Survival of Medieval Manuscripts
How reliant is our comprehension of the past on written records? And what transpires when these sources are obliterated? Concentrating on the manuscripts of the Middle Ages, 'History in Flames' investigates instances where vast volumes of written material were destroyed within a single day....- £20.00
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Joan of Arc
Acclaimed historian and broadcaster Helen Castor tells the story of Joan of Arc as you have never read it before. 'Popular history at its best.' Daily TelegraphHelen Castor brings us afresh a gripping life of Joan of Arc. Instead of the icon, she gives...- £12.99
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Medieval Horizons : Why the Middle Ages Matter
The essential introduction to the Middle Ages by the bestselling author of The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval EnglandWe tend to think of the Middle Ages as a dark, backward and unchanging time characterised by violence, ignorance and superstition. By contrast we believe progress...- £10.99
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Millennium : The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom
Of all the civilisations existing in the year 1000, that of Western Europe seemed the unlikeliest candidate for future greatness. Compared to the glittering empires of Byzantium or Islam, the splintered kingdoms on the edge of the Atlantic appeared impoverished, fearful and backward. But...- £12.99
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Montaillou : Cathars and Catholics in a French Village 1294-1324
An enthralling account of day-to-day life in a medieval French village. Using records gathered by the Catholic Church in its pursuit of heretics, the book recreates the lives of a rich cast of village characters.- £12.99
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River Kings : The Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF 2021 'Astonishing and compelling' Bernard Cornwell `This superb book is like a classical symphony, perfectly composed and exquisitely performed' THE TIMES Books of the Year Follow bioarchaeologist Cat Jarman - and the cutting-edge forensic...- £9.99
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Siena : The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350
Delve into a pivotal juncture in Italian art, the early 14th century in the city of Siena. During this period, Siena witnessed an extraordinary flourishing of creativity and innovation. Painters, sculptors, and goldsmiths crafted remarkable works that left an indelible mark far beyond the...- £40.00
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The Children of Ash and Elm : A History of the Vikings
A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'As brilliant a history of the Vikings as one could possibly hope to read' Tom HollandThe 'Viking Age' is traditionally held to begin in June 793 when Scandinavian raiders attacked the monastery of Lindisfarne in Northumbria, and to end...- £16.99
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The Ottomans : Khans, Caesars and Caliphs
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZEA SUNDAY TIMES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR'Magnificent . . . Important and hugely readable' William Dalrymple, Financial Times'A wildly ambitious and entertainingly lurid history' James Barr, The Times'A panoramic and thought-provoking account' Guardian'A winning portrait of seven centuries of...- £14.99
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The Silk Roads : A New History of the World
For centuries, fame and fortune was to be found in the west - in the New World of the Americas. Today, it is the east which calls out to those in search of adventure and riches. The region stretching from eastern Europe and sweeping...- £16.99
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The Voices of Nimes : Women, Sex, and Marriage in Reformation Languedoc
Step into the vibrant world of 16th and early 17th century Languedoc, where the voices of ordinary women echo through the centuries. In "The Voices of Nîmes," Suzannah Lipscomb deftly weaves a tapestry of their lives, unveiling their innermost thoughts on relationships, faith, and...- £15.00
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