"Chronicles the period between the 4th and 12th centuries, when rulers in Europe, the Mideast and Asia turned to religious reasons to justify political and military action, a time that included the development of Islam, the crowning of Charlemagne and the rise of the T'ang Dynasty. By the author of The History of the Ancient World."
In updating this classic work to a third edition, the additional author now enables students to see history in action; the diverse viewpoints and important research that has been undertaken since Davis’ second edition, and progressed ...
Much of the 'popular' perception of Henry II's reign has been formed by his quarrel with Thomas Becket. Becket had risen to prominence in the entourage of Theobald, ... 2 Thomas Wright, The Historical Works of Giraldus Cambrensis ...
Originally published as: Medieval panorama, 2001.
This book provides a unique and interesting look at the everyday medieval world.
This groundbreaking collection brings the Middle Ages to life and conveys the distinctiveness of this diverse, constantly changing period.
History Alive!: The Medieval World and Beyond
Yet distinguished historian Chris Wickham has taken up the challenge in this landmark book, and he succeeds in producing the most riveting account of medieval Europe in a generation.
"This book also includes biographies of key personalities, from Charlemagne to Wycliffe, timelines, maps, glossary, gazetteer, and bibliography."--BOOK JACKET.
Forged in an age of faith and war and tempered by great statesmen, religious leaders and artists, medieval civilizations witnessed remarkable transformations. Far from being a homogeneous world of knights...
Im Bann der Sterne. Caspar Peucer, Philipp Melanchthon und andere Wittenberger Astrologen. Berlin, 2004. → Cassar, Carmel. Witchcraft, Sorcery and the Inquisition. A Study of Cultural Values in Early Modern Malta. Tarxien, Malta, 1996.