Medieval Ages

The Migration Age is still envisioned as an onrush of expansionary "Germans" pouring unwanted into the Roman Empire and subjecting it to pressures so great that its western parts collapsed under the weight. Further developing the themes set forth in his classic Barbarians and Romans, Walter Goffart dismantles this grand narrative, shaking the barbarians of late antiquity out of this "Germanic" setting and reimagining the role of foreigners in the later Roman Empire.

This is the first major biography for a generation of a truly formidable king. Edward I is familiar to millions as 'Longshanks', conqueror of Scotland and nemesis of Sir William Wallace ('Braveheart'). Edward was born to rule England, but believed that it was his right to rule all of Britain. His reign was one of the most dramatic of the entire Middle Ages, leading to war and conquest on an unprecedented scale and leaving a legacy of division that has lasted from his day to our own.

Dripping with blood and gold, fetishised and tortured, gateway to earthly delights and point of contact with the divine, forcibly divided and powerful even beyond death, there was no territory more contested than the body in the medieval world. In Medieval Bodies, art historian Jack Hartnell uncovers the complex and fascinating ways in which the people of the Middle Ages thought about, explored and experienced their physical selves.

Following the fall of Rome in 476 CE, the entire dynamic of Europe underwent a complete shift in power and culture. The Dark Ages was an interesting period of about six centuries. During it, Europe was still trying to figure out what it was and how it would survive the chaos that followed the fall of Rome.

The first woman with magic enough to become her kingdom’s Defender. Throughout history, there has never been a woman wizard before teenage Brodia. Her father only wants money from her marriage contract, finally selling her into slavery. But the dreaded Bone Crusher, the grand wizard of the realm, buys Brodia as his assistant. And when the wizard discovers her power, he realizes the medieval planet may never be the same again. Book 1 of the 8-book Defenders of Vosj series.The northern wizard prepares to invade the realm and Preem the Bone Crusher needs two things to have any chance. An ...

The thought of trading her subservient role in her father’s home for that of being the dutiful wife of someone she had never met caused her to shudder with revulsion. No, she thought to herself, what I crave is the opportunity to adventure across the sea, to behold strange and wondrous sights far beyond the city walls of Lubeck. To do that even once would almost be worth submitting herself to a loveless marriage based solely on familial advantage. But not quite, she admitted to herself. For if there was one thing of which Christina Kohl was certain, it was that she wanted her independence...

Journeying alongside scholars, spies and saints, from western Europe to the Far East and the Antipodes, this is no ordinary travel guide. From profane pilgrim badges and Venetian laxatives to encounters with bandits and trysts with mysterious medieval witches, this book mixes fact and folklore to offer an entertaining encyclopaedia of wondrous stories and peoples. Offering a vivid and unforgettable insight into how medieval people understood their world, A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages blurs the distinction between real and imagined places.

Uno de los períodos menos entendidos de la historia europea ocurrió entre el siglo VI y el siglo XIV o XV (dependiendo del historiador que pregunte). Comúnmente llamado la Edad Media, este fue un período de cambio extremo para Europa, que comenzó con la caída del Imperio romano de Occidente. Para un continente que había visto un cambio drástico en la estructura de poder, el mundo parecía ser particularmente duro. Roma había sido un jugador importante en toda Europa durante más de un milenio. Luego desapareció.

In Volume 4, Hume closes his account of ‘England Under the House of Tudor' begun in Volume 3, and devotes it entirely to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It was not really expected that she would survive to accede to the monarchy; and it was certainly unexpected that she would rule for so long (1558-1603) while steadfastly declining to take a husband. All in all, her reign was a remarkable achievement. Elizabeth had so much to contend with over the years. From the start, she had to oversee the reinstatement of the Protestant religion after the tumultuous reign of her sister, Mary.

More than eight centuries after his death, Saladin's life and reign represent the pinnacle of the Arab world's glory. Saladin is widely considered one of the greatest generals in history and one of the most famous leaders of the Middle Ages, but he remains a paradox, both in personal and in historical terms. A military genius, he first served other generals and was overshadowed later in life by his greatest rival, Richard I of England. He was far more admired by his Christian enemies, who extolled his chivalry, than some of his Muslim rivals.

Darren made a deal. A deal for a new soul. In Agartha, you belong to people with the same soul’s aura color, and Darren doesn’t belong, he can’t be a red. But is he ready to pay the nefarious spirit he made the deal with, the price of a soul? Darren has to travel through Agartha, seeking a way to end the deal he made. And even though he has the support of his friend Mara, fighting minotaurs, trolls and harpies makes their journey one of horrible peril. Would they survive the perils of their journey, or will they face a pre-mandated fate worse than death? While Darren and Mara face the...

The wind has been stolen. As the Kingdom of Yumea endures the terrible curse, a shocking coup brings turmoil to the land. With the castle on fire, the only prince still alive is secretly carried away to Humao, the Isle of the Dishonored, to be trained by the King's last living loyalist. He is their final hope, but before he is ready to claim the throne that was stolen from him, he must earn the respect of the people he hopes to lead. If he does not, the Kingdom will fall, and he will go down in history as the LAST SON OF YUMEA!

In a realm where gods whisper and shadows come alive... Ilfair never asked to be chosen. But when ancient runes appear on his arm and voices invade his mind, he's thrust into a world where myth and reality collide. As the reluctant bearer of a divine message, Ilfair must embark on a perilous journey across the realm of Erlan to bring forth a child of the gods—one that could usher in an Age of Knowledge or spell doom for all. With the help of Embrey, a determined priestess, and Ao'faer, the enigmatic Athenomancer, Ilfair must navigate treacherous waters, both literal and figurative. From ...

Medieval Robots recovers the forgotten history of fantastical, aspirational, and terrifying machines that captivated Europe in imagination and reality between the ninth and 14th centuries. E. R. Truitt traces the different forms of self-moving or self-sustaining manufactured objects from their earliest appearances in the Latin West through centuries of mechanical and literary invention. This original and wide-ranging study reveals the convergence of science, technology, and imagination in medieval culture.

King Arthur is probably the most famous and certainly the most legendary medieval king. From the early ninth century through the middle ages, to the Arthurian romances of Victorian times, the tales of this legendary figure have blossomed and multiplied. And in more recent times, there has been a continuous stream of books claiming to have discovered the "facts" about, or to unlock the secret or truth behind, the "once and future king". Broadly speaking, there are two Arthurs.

The famous conqueror from the European continent came ashore with thousands of men, ready to set up a new kingdom in England. The Britons had resisted the amphibious invasion from the moment his forces landed, but he was able to push forward. In a large winter battle, the Britons’ large army attacked the invaders, but was eventually routed, and the conqueror was able to set up a new kingdom.

I went in for a tattoo. I walked out with three monsters on my skin. Nina has rules. No dates. No drama. No falling for clients. But when she walks into Ironclad Ink looking for a cover-up, she meets three artists who rewrite every one. Kade is the quiet one with a dark gaze. Fox is the flirt who doesn’t stop touching. Riven is the one who marks her like he owns her. Together, they don’t just ink her skin. They claim her body. Her time. Her control. Nina came for art. What she gets is obsession. 🖤 Tattoo Shop Reverse Harem Romance 🧷 Artist Trio With Predator Tendencies 🔥 Power ...

Three strangers walked into my diner. Now they say I belong to them. Lila Voss lives a quiet life of burned coffee and broken dreams. A dead-end job. A grungy apartment. A name tag no one bothers reading. Until three massive strangers with horns and gold eyes walk into her midnight shift and don’t leave. They watch her. Test her. Touch her. Marcus is the leader. Zane is the flame. Tangier is the calm beneath the storm. Together they offer her a way out. But the cost isn’t freedom. It’s surrender. 🖤 Minotaur Motorcycle Club Romance 🧷 Waitress Marked And Claimed 🔥 Three Horned ...

The Republic of Genoa: The History of the Italian City that Became Influential across the Mediterranean during the Middle Ages examines the highs and lows of Genoa La Superba (“The Proud”), including its humble origins in the first century CE, its felicitous rise after the fall of the Roman Empire, its golden age as a mercantile power during the “Genoese Century,” and its demise at the hands of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1797.

Dos manuscritos completos en un audiolibro: Inglaterra Medieval y Carta Magna. La historia de la Inglaterra medieval comienza con la caída del Imperio romano en el siglo quinto. En el siglo XI, la élite anglosajona fue completamente reemplazada por los normandos invasores. Guillermo el Conquistador y sus sucesores trajeron novedades a Inglaterra, como castillos y caballería. La última fase de la Inglaterra medieval comenzó con la gran hambruna y la peste negra en el siglo XIV, cuando se perdieron millones de vidas.