Exploring the relationship of heresy, dissent and society in the 12th and 13th centuries, The Devil’s World shows how people made conscious choices between heresy and orthodoxy in the middle ages and
Daughter of a mayor of King's Lynn, wife of a burgess there and mother of fourteen children, Margery Kempe (c. 1373-post 1438) was also a religious mystic and hysteric, who dictated her 'autobiography
It is impossible to understand how the medieval church functioned -- and in turn influenced and controlled the lay world within its care -- without understanding the development, character and impact
?Edward James, an Anglo-Saxon who lives amongst Celts, here offers a sure-footed, clear and sympathetic guide to the complex world of barbarian Europe, where scholarly theories are fought over with al
In The Gattilusio Lordships, Christopher Wright offers a window into the culturally and politically diverse world of the late medieval Aegean, through the microcosm of one of the small and distinctive
Trends and Turning Points presents sixteen articles, examining the discursive construction of the late antique and Byzantine world, focusing specifically on the utilisation of trends and turning point
Exploring the relationship of heresy, dissent and society in the 12th and 13th Centuries,The Devil’s World shows how people made conscious choices between heresy and orthodoxy in the middle ages and w
Scholars of history, art history, literature, and religion explore the world of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226). Their topics include Francis of Assisi and the rise of merchant capitalism, St. Franc
In Ockham’s Assumption of Mental Speech: Thinking in a World of Particulars, Sonja Schierbaum offers a detailed philosophical reconstruction of William Ockham’s (1287-1349) conception of mental speech
Louis VII and His World examines a lesser-known yet significant Capetian monarch and his role in the twelfth century. The essays focus upon the king’s leadership, administration and his connection to
Describes daily life in Europe during the Middle Ages, looking at the social hierarchy of the feudal system, through which kings and lords became rich while peasants remained poor.
Describes the social hierarchy of the feudal system and its role in the arts, including architecture, sculpture, stained glass work, paintings, mosaics, book making, and literature.
This book probes the nature of the clash of cultures as a process of identification and classification of the unknown. 'There is no world of thought that is not a world of language and one sees of the
The Mongols and the West provides a comprehensive survey of relations between the Catholic West and the Mongol Empire from the first appearance of Chinggis (Genghis) Khan’s armies on Europe’s horizons
The Mongols and the West provides a comprehensive survey of relations between the Catholic West and the Mongol Empire from the first appearance of Chinggis (Genghis) Khan’s armies on Europe’s horizons
The Viking Diaspora presents the early medieval migrations of people, language and culture from mainland Scandinavia to new homes in the British Isles, the North Atlantic, the Baltic and the East as a
Describes different kinds of castles, their purposes, how they were built, and what it was like to live in a castle, looking particularly at the roles played by women and children.
Illustrates how death and incurable disease were considered a common part of medieval life and offers a history of the Black Death, or the plague, which killed millions of people in Europe.
Describes the different manners and customs in dress and behavior that were practiced by medieval kings, knights, ladies, peasants, and religious officials on the battlefield, in a monastery, at weddi
Young readers will be fascinated by this book that features fashions from the days of knights and ladies and topics which include the making of fabrics, peasants’ clothing, a noble’s clothing, hygiene
A colorful book features beautiful artwork that helps show how children spent their days in medieval times, covering topics such as homemade toys; indoor games including chess, backgammon, and cards;
A delightful book takes readers inside a medieval kitchen highlighting utensils used in food preparation, the servants who worked there, and how food was prepared, as well as farming and livestock; th
