The Muniments of Westminster Abbey constitute the archives of the iconic church that has been at the heart of public life in England since the middle ages. As well as coronations, royal events and the
The millennium of Edward the Confessor's birth presents an appropriate occasion for a full-scale, up-to-date reassessment of his life, reign and cult, a reappraisal which is provided in the essays he
Driving a power boat can be exhilarating and fun. Here, at last, in a handy quick-access format, isa straightforward guide packed with helpful advice, tips and illustrations to help the reader handle
Among the many wonders of royally endowed Westminster Abbey are two medieval floors made of inlaid marble pieces (a style called Cosmati) recycled from Roman monuments. The six essays of this collect
This valuable and up-to-date guide to the complex and generally unfamiliar history of medieval Germany provides a comprehensive and vivid portrayal of this important time period in German and European
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