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Medieval Literature - Dominique Battles
This is the first book-length exploration of the type-scenes of western medieval literature from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries, spanning both the Latinate and Germanic traditions. Type-scenes are the recurring, stock scenes comprising the basic structure and cognitive guidance for narrative. These formulaic scenes enabled medieval poets to express originality while honoring tradition. Central to medieval poetic invention, type-scenes form the vital “internal organs” of narrative, each serving a specialized function while working in concert with other organs to create and sustain the story. This accessible and engaging guide to medieval type-scenes consists of three parts: Part I is a compendium of the type-scenes commonly found in medieval narrative, including analyses of examples from individual poems. Part II explores combinations of type-scenes within single works of literature for purposes of chronology, characterization, or virtuosity. Part III examines how a single type-scene manifests across multiple poems, adapting to a variety of settings and periods, while maintaining its original intent. This volume kindles in scholars, teachers, and students alike a new and refreshing awareness of the foundational narrative strategies of medieval literature.
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Medieval Literature - Elaine Treharne
This Very Short Introduction provides a compelling account of the emergence of the earliest literature in Britain and Ireland, including English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Anglo-Latin and Anglo-Norman. Introducing the reader to some of the greatest poetry, prose and drama ever written, Elaine Treharne discusses the historical and intellectual background to these works, and considers the physical production of the manuscripts and the earliest beginnings of print culture. Covering both well-known texts, such as Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales and the Mabinogion, as well as texts that are much less familiar, such as sermons, saints'' lives, lyrics and histories, Treharne discusses major themes such as sin and salvation, kingship and authority, myth and the monstrous, and provides a full, but brief, account of one of the major periods in literary history.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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Meditating Death in Medieval and Early Modern Devotional Writing - Mark Chinca
The monograph series Oxford Studies in Medieval Literature and Culture showcases the plurilingual and multicultural quality of medieval literature and actively seeks to promote research that not only focuses on the array of subjects medievalists now pursue—in literature, theology, and philosophy, in social, political, jurisprudential, and intellectual history, the history of art, and the history of science—but also that combines these subjects productively. It offers innovative studies on topics that may include, but are not limited to, manuscript and book history; languages and literatures of the global Middle Ages; race and the post-colonial; the digital humanities, media and performance; music; medicine; the history of affect and the emotions; the literature and practices of devotion; the theory and history of gender and sexuality, ecocriticism and the environment; theories of aesthetics; medievalism.Meditating about death and the afterlife was one of the most important techniques that Christian societies in medieval and early modern Europe had at their disposal for developing a sense of individual selfhood. Believers who regularly and systematically reflected on the inevitability of death and the certainty of eternal punishment in hell or reward in heaven would acquire an understanding of themselves as a unique persons defined by their moral actions; ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend - Alan Lupack
The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend is both a critical history of the Arthurian tradition and a reference guide to Arthurian works, names, and symbols. It offers a comprehensive survey of the legends in all of their manifestations, from their origins in medieval literature to their adaptation in modern literature, arts, film, and popular culture. Not only does it analyse familiar Arthurian characters and themes, it also demonstrates the tremendous continuity of the legends by examining the ways that they have been reinterpreted over the years. For instance, the motif of the abduction of Guinevere can be traced from Chrétien de Troyes''s Lancelot or the Knight of the Cart and the vulgate cycle of French romances in the 13th century, to Malory''s retelling of the story in the Morte d''Arthur, through various modern adaptations like those in T. H. White''s The Once and Future King and the contemporary film First Knight. This indispensable reference guide contains seven essays that trace the development of the Arthurian legend, encyclopedic entries, bibliographies, and a comprehensive index. The essays explore the chronicle and romance traditions, the influence of Malory, the Grail legend, the figures of Gawain and Merlin, and the story of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Broadview Anthology of Medieval Arthurian Literature
This teaching anthology collects texts from the vast archive of medieval Arthurian literature. It includes selections from mainstream canonical authors, such as Geoffrey of Monmouth and Sir Thomas Malory, and more peripheral works, such as the Melech Artus (a twelfth-century Hebrew text) and the Dutch Morien (featuring a black knight). In this it differs from other anthologies of medieval Arthuriana: it is more inclusive and diverse than previous collections. Characters and authors showcase the diversity of race, religion, gender, and gender orientation of the Arthurian tradition. As well, this anthology and its accompanying website include a variety of genres, ranging from visual art to sculpture, from historical chronicles to romance and drama. Arthurian works, while concentrated in England, France, and Wales, are found across medieval Europe; this anthology therefore includes texts from Iceland to Greece. The Broadview Anthology of Medieval Arthurian Literature is ideally suited to teaching: it includes full texts, such as Chrétien de Troyes’s Knight of the Cart, Chaucer’s “Wife of Bath’s Tale,†and the anonymous Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, for classes that wish to study a whole work in depth; it also includes shorter excerpts of parallel incidents, such as the Uther and Igraine story, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Dominique Ansel: Secret Recipes from the World Famous New York Bakery - Ansel Dominique
Everyone wants to know: How does Dominique do it?Dominique Ansel is the creator of the Cronut pastry, the croissant-doughnut hybrid that has taken the world by storm. But he''s no one-hit wonder. Classically trained in Paris, leader of a three-Michelin-starred pastry kitchen in New York and now the proprietor of New York''s highest-rated bakery, Dominique has become a modern-day Willy Wonka: the creator of wildly innovative, extraordinarily delicious and unbelievably popular desserts.Presented here are some of Dominique''s most coveted recipes, organised by skill level and catering to both amateur and professional bakers. Beginners can conquer the Chocolate Pecan Cookies with the molten chocolate centre; more experienced bakers will learn the secrets to the exquisite caramelised crust of this Cannel de Bordeaux; and the most adventurous will tackle The At-Home Cronut. In this, his first cookbook, Dominique reveals not only the secrets to his hit desserts but he describes the stories of inspiration behind each of them. The most important element in any dish is not a particular brand of chocolate or a type of salt but rather the spark of imagination.At heart, Dominique Ansel is a book about innovation: how a cook can transform flour, sugar and butter into memories ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Carnivore - Dominique Rioux
Dominique Rioux is more than a chef, she''s a force in the world of meat. After earning a diploma in retail butchering from Montreal''s culinary arts school in 2013, where she was the only woman in her class and won an award of excellence, Dominique''s expertise and dynamic personality quickly made her a beloved figure in the culinary world.Carnivore is her tribute to the art of meat, packed with essential knowledge on cuts, terminology, and techniques. With 60 recipes for every level of carnivore, you''ll find creative twists on classics like Chicken Legs with Roasted Carrots, Pistachios, and Feta, or Veal Roast with Miso, Beer, and Orange. Then take your skills further with showstoppers like Filet Mignon with Bone Marrow, Escargots, and Rocket Pesto or Lamb Shoulder Confit with Prunes, Garlic, and Rosemary. Carnivore isn''t just a cookbook; it''s a celebration of life through meat.Follow her on social media!Website: dominique-rioux.comInstagram: @dominique.riouxTikTok: @dominique.riouxFacebook: facebook.com/dominique.rioux.927
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Tante Simone - Dominique Nabokov
‘I wanted to make this book—this memoir, this memory of the house of someone who had meant a great deal to me, to us all, and of a universe which was a sort of laboratory for what I was to become’. —Dominique NabokovPhotographer Dominique Nabokov was raised by her aunt Simone from the age of four, in a detached house surrounded by a modest garden in the French town of Compiègne. Those formative years would be a blend of everydayness—from picnics to car rides in the family’s Deux Chevaux—and of vivid daydreams propelled by her fascination with Hollywood and its stars. After her aunt’s death in 1999, Dominique decided to photograph the house, as it was left, to keep a record of the place where it all began and a memory of the person behind it. This book follows Dominique’s celebrated Living Rooms series, which intimately portrayed the interior worlds of the cultural nomenclature in New York, Paris, and Berlin, three pivotal cities for the photographer. Our publication of these volumes, born out of a series originally commissioned by the New Yorker in the ‘90s, renewed an appreciation for the French photographer. This is our fourth collaboration in a relationship ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Hvězdosvit 1: Vilma a ztracený den - Dominique Valente - audiokniha
Audiokniha: Vilma Mechová je nejmladší a nejméně mocnou čarodějkou v kouzelnické rodině. Dokáže nacházet ztracené věci jako klíče, ponožky nebo umělé zuby. Což je jistě užitečné, ale ne příliš vzrušující… Pak se ale u domu Vilminy rodiny zjeví nejobávanější čarodějka celého Hvězdosvitu a prosí ji o pomoc. Ztratilo se totiž celé úterý. Naprosto. A bez něj by se celý vesmír mohl zhroutit. Vilma tak svírá ve svých nijak zvlášť význačných rukou osud celého světa. Dokáže zachránit svůj domov? Dá se ztracený den vůbec najít? Dominique Valente pochází z Jižní Afriky, ale v současnosti žije v anglickém Suffolku, kde píše fantasy knihy pro děti a mládež a pod pseudonymem Lily Graham historické romány pro dospělé. Postava Vilmy Mechové a její cesta za přijetím svých magických schopností odráží autorčinu životní zkušenost. Dominique se narodila jen s jednou rukou a v době dospívání měla pocit, že kvůli svému hendikepu není dost dobrá. Stejně jako Vilma ale pochopila, že naše existence i se všemi chybami a nezdary je nade vši pochybnost něco úžasného. Navíc když si ji můžeme osladit výbornými dorty, Dominičiny nejoblíbenější jsou ty čokoládové, případně piškotový s citronovou polevou. Ivana Uhlířová je divadelní, filmová a rozhlasová herečka a divadelní režisérka. Působila mj. ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Nanny, Ma and me - Dominique Jordan, Kathleen Jordan, Jade Jordan
''This story is the result of long hours of delving into the pasts of my nanny and my ma. I hope it will give some insight into the experiences of one family of colour in Ireland today. Most of all, I just want to start a conversation, because once people come together to talk, the possibilities are endless.'' Jade Jordan Jade Jordan''s grandmother, Kathleen, left Ireland for England in the late 1950s to train as a nurse. While there, she fell in love and married a Jamaican man. They had two sons and a daughter, Dominique, and settled in London''s diverse Walthamstow. But when Kathleen decided to return home to Dublin, she discovered that the colour of her children''s skin set them apart - and that their new lives would be very different to the ones they had known.Here, in this honest, warm-hearted and often humorous multi-generational memoir, Kathleen, Dominique and her daughter Jade each tell their story.From Kathleen''s determination to raise her children with love and security in inner-city Dublin, to Dominique''s struggle to figure out how she fit in as a young Black teenager, to Jade''s own experiences as a Black woman growing up in twenty-first-century Ireland, Nanny, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Secret Lives of Single Medieval Women - Rosalie Gilbert
Unveiling the Untold Stories of Women in the Middle Ages#1 New Release in England HistoryFor centuries, medieval history books have told the stories of noble queens, dutiful housewives, and cloistered nuns—but what about the single women who lived, worked, and thrived in medieval Europe? The Secret Lives of Single Medieval Women reveals the overlooked yet fascinating lives of middle age women who did not fit the conventional mold. From unmarried tradeswomen and widows to vowesses and nuns, these women carved their own paths in a world that often sought to define them by their marital status.Single, independent, and often underestimated—these women left their mark on history. While medieval and Middle Ages society dictated that a woman’s worth was tied to marriage and family, countless single women built lives of resilience and ingenuity. Some ran successful businesses, others devoted themselves to education or faith, and many simply found ways to survive within a rigid social structure. This book sheds light on their stories, proving that history is far richer and more complex than the narratives we''ve been told.Discover the vibrant and often surprising lives of single women in the Middle Ages. Whether running businesses, navigating religious life, or simply surviving societal ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Re-discovering Medieval Realms: Britain 1066-1500 - Alan Large, Colin Shephard
Re-Discovering the Past is SHP''s ideal series for mixed-ability teaching in Key Stage 3, combining clear author text, accessible but worthwhile activities and clear lines of enquiry. About the seriesThrough this series you can ensure your teaching of National Curriculum History is totally accessible, interesting and worthwhile. It is based on the Schools History Project''s awarding-winning series Discovering the Past but for this series SHP have: •streamlined the content, •simplified the language, •scaffolded the tasks, while retaining their characteristic emphasis on challenging readers to think deeply and pursue historical enquiry. SHP have also provided extensive support for further differentiation through FREE online support material via the Hodder History Nest. About this titleRe-Discovering Medieval Realms provides an accessible textbook for the medieval part of the revised History National Curriculum: ''The development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509''. It investigates three key topics- The Norman Conquest- Living in medieval times (village and town life, religion and the Black Death)- Problems facing medieval kings (Becket, Magna Carta and the Peasants Revolt)The Medieval Realms Special Needs Support Materials and Re-Discovering Medieval Realms Teacher''s Resource Book are available FREE from the Hodder History Nest.This book is a revised edition of Discovering Medieval ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Na rozhraních fenomenologie - Dominique Janicaud
Edmund Husserl vytyčil nové filosofické téma: pole samotné zkušenosti. Když Emmanuel Levinas hovoří o Touze a Druhém, jakým zkušenostem tato okázale pronášená slova vlastně odpovídají? Dá se ještě tvrdit, že se jejich domnělý obsah stává předmětem sledovatelné filosofické úvahy? A navazuje současná fenomenologie ve Francii na Husserla, nebo na Levinase? Takto lze schematicky shrnout jádro stále živé polemiky, kterou v roce 1991 rozvířil Dominique Janicaud publikací „Teologického obratu ve francouzské fenomenologii“. Ve stati „Otevřená fenomenologie“ z roku 1998 se pak Janicaud k tématu vrátil a upřesnil pozitivní jádro sporu úvahou o chápání fenomenologie u Heideggera, o vztahu fenomenologie a hermeneutiky a o vyhlídkách „minimalistické fenomenologie“, jež by se vzdala metafyzických nároků a využívala škály inspiračních zdrojů od Husserla, Sartra a Merleau-Pontyho po Wittgensteina, Dennetta a Deleuze. Dominique Janicaud (1937–2002) proslul především jako znalec francouzské recepce Heideggerova díla. Jeho stať o „teologickém obratu“ ve francouzské fenomenologii je všeobecně uznávána jako zásadní příspěvek k sebereflexi současného francouzského myšlení.
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The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly - Jean-Dominique Bauby
One of the most remarkable memoirs ever written.The diary of Jean-Dominique Bauby who, with his left eyelid (the only surviving muscle after a massive stroke) dictated a remarkable book about his experiences locked inside his body. A masterpiece and a bestseller in France.In December 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French Elle and the father of two young children, suffered a massive stroke and found himself paralysed and speechless. But his mind remained as active and alert as it had ever been.Using his only functioning muscle - his left eyelid - he was determined to tell his remarkable story, painstakingly spelling it out letter by letter.The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly records Bauby's lonely existence but also the ability to invent a life for oneself in the most appalling of circumstances. It one of the most extraordinary books about the triumph of the human spirit ever written.
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Battles Map by Map - DK
Explore the world''s most famous battles by their geography as you uncover the most ancient, medieval and modern combats in history.If you''re interested in finding out more about the biggest battles fought throughout the ages, then this war book is perfect for you. Battles Map by Map puts you in the seat of famous generals and commanders such as Rameses II, Napoleon, and Alexander the Great who expertly planned their attacks by studying the plains on which they would take place. So what are you waiting for? Journey back in time to learn more about wars such as the Battle of Alesia, Napoleonic Wars, and World War II and follow the geography of these epic battles in this brilliant book on the history of the world. Journey into past like never before as you explore: - 80 easy-to-follow maps showcasing the most famous battles in history- Timelines that showcase battles in chronological order, ideal for visual learners- Informative easy-to-read text explains the events of the battles- Features provide additional contextual information on key technologies, leaders, armies, and moreBursting with striking illustrations and full of fascinating detail, this history book is the ultimate gift for map lovers, military history enthusiasts, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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L'art de la Simplicite (The English Edition) - Dominique Loreau
If simplicity is an art, then Dominique Loreau is a master. Having lived in Japan for many years and inspired by oriental philosophy, Dominique Loreau discovered the beauty of a life well lived through the art of simplicity. Her lifestyle rests on the principle of ''less is more'', and imbues all areas of existence, from the material to the spiritual. She captured her philosophy in the ground-breaking L''art de la Simplicité, which was an massive bestseller in her native France and is now available in the English language for the first time. Simplify your home, empty your wardrobe, abandon compulsive purchases, eat more frugally but better, take care of your body and mind. From the art of feeling well in your home to the art of feeling well in your body, this compelling and elegant book will transform your life and take you on an empowering journey to happiness. You will feel energised, more confident and free. You will discover the essence of being truly alive and how to live a more centred life. One full of real pleasure, clarity and satisfaction.
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Forever Senna - Dominique Leroy
Ayrton Senna is one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers in history. Deified in Brazil, the man from São Paulo continues to fascinate long after his death on May 1, 1994, at the Imola circuit in Italy. Thirty years later, Daniel Ortelli, Thomas Woloch, and photographer Dominique Leroy have delved into Senna''s story, from his debut in Formula 1 in 1984 to his final season with Williams ten years later. Through exclusive interviews and testimonies from those who knew the Brazilian intimately – drivers, team managers, mechanics – the authors provide a truly human portrait of this driver who became a legend in motorsports. His character, strengths, weaknesses, moments of joy, or doubt, all facets of the career of the man known as "Beco" or "Magic," are revealed in this fascinating book filled with untold stories and anecdotes. The entire narrative is richly illustrated with over 200 rare and unpublished photos by Dominique Leroy, a privileged witness to Ayrton Senna''s career.
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Vilma a zapomenutý příběh - Dominique Valente - audiokniha
Audiokniha: Vilma Mechová, nejmladší a nejméně mocná sestra z rodiny čarodějek, nedávno zachránila svět. Bohužel si to ale nikdo nepamatuje, což je v jejím případě opravdu politováníhodné. A aby toho nebylo málo, její magické schopnosti asi přestaly fungovat. Místo aby nacházela ztracené věci, předměty kolem ní záhadně mizí. A to je znepokojivé… Obzvlášť teď, když její přítel Nolin Někdejší potřebuje pomoct. Byl totiž unesen. Dobrodružná cesta s jasným cílem zavede Vilmu a její přátele do kouzelného lesa Vispérie a do nebezpečných nových říší… Dokáže Vilma zachránit Nolina Někdejšího, i přestože by sama potřebovala pomoct se svou magií? Magie se probouzí... Dominique Valente: Hvězdosvit 2 - Vilma a zapomenutý příběh | Překlad Kristýna Wanková | Čte Ivana Uhlířová, Zuzana Slavíková, Vladimír Javorský | Režie Alexandra Bauerová | Zvuk a střih, mix a mastering David Pravda | Hudba Martin Truhlář a David Pravda | Natočeno ve studiu MIXING.TODAY | Grafiku podle knižní obálky adaptovala Jana Lhotáková | Produkce David Pravda | Supervize Alena Brožová | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Témbr, v září 2025. NAHRÁVKA VZNIKLA PODLE KNIŽNÍ PŘEDLOHY STARFELL: WILLOW MOSS AND THE FORGOTTEN TALE Text © Dominique Valente 2020 | Illustrations © Sarah Warburton 2020 | Cover Design © ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Everyone Can Bake - Ansel Dominique
Acclaimed pastry chef Dominique Ansel shares his simple, foolproof recipes for tarts, cakes, jams, buttercreams, and more ''building blocks'' of desserts for home cooks to master and mix as they please.Dominique Ansel is the creator of beautiful, innovative, and delicious desserts, from the Frozen S''More to the Cronut®, the croissant-doughnut hybrid that took the world by storm. He has been called the world''s best pastry chef. But this wasn''t always the case. Raised in a large, working-class family in rural France, Ansel could not afford college and instead began work as a baker''s apprentice at age sixteen. There, he learned the basics; how to make tender chocolate cakes, silky custards, buttery shortbread, and more.Ansel shares these essential, go-to recipes for the first time. With easy-to-follow instructions and kitchen tips, home cooks can master the building-blocks of desserts. These crucial components can be mixed in a variety of ways, and Ansel will show you how: his vanilla tart shell can be rolled out and stamped into cookies; shaped and filled with lemon curd; or even crumbled into a topping for ice cream.This cookbook will inspire beginners and experienced home cooks alike to bake as imaginatively as Ansel himself.
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Myths and Legends of the Medieval World - Paul Watts
No one can deny the enduring power of medieval myths and legends. Tales of King Arthur, Merlin, Robin Hood, Sir Lancelot, magic, dragons, giants, demons, and the Holy Grail are as fascinating for us today as they have ever been. However, the stories we have inherited from our medieval forebears have often been transformed by the embellishments and additions of later generations. In every century since the Middle Ages, stories have been re-imagined, re-told, and sometimes radically changed to suit the audience of the day. This book aims to transport the reader back to the age of the Plantagenets and re-tell these stories as they would have been understood at the time. It explores the stories in detail and looks at what they meant to people living then, how they were told and why they were important. Myths and Legends of the Medieval World provides a detailed account of medieval mythology in its original context. It offers a window into a medieval mind-set in which such things as angels, demons, visions, magic, holy relics, and other supernatural entities were an accepted reality. Explore some of the most puzzling and captivating mysteries of the Middle Ages. What lay behind the legend ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Magic and Medieval Society - Anne Lawrence-Mathers, Carolina Escobar-Vargas
Magic and Medieval Society presents a thematic approach to the topic of magic and sorcery in Western Europe between the eleventh and the fifteenth century. It aims to provide readers with the conceptual and documentary tools to reach informed conclusions as to the existence, nature, importance and uses of magic in medieval society. Contrary to some previous approaches, the authors argue that magic is inextricably connected to other areas of cultural practice and was found across medieval society. Therefore, the book is arranged thematically, covering topics such as the use of magic at medieval courts, at universities and within the medieval Church itself.Each chapter and theme is supported by additional documents, diagrams and images to allow readers to examine the evidence side-by-side with the discussions in the chapters and to come to informed conclusions on the issues. This book puts forward the argument that the witch craze was not a medieval phenomenon but rather the product of the Renaissance and the Reformation, and demonstrates how the components for the early-modern prosecution of witches were put into place.This new Seminar Study is supported by a comprehensive documents section, chronology, who’s who and black-and-white plate section. It offers a concise and thought-provoking ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife: The Extraordinary Lives of Medieval Women - Hetta Howes
A spectacular, vivid, groundbreaking work of history which takes us into the minds and lives of medieval women.What was life really like for women in the medieval period? How did they think about sex, death and God? Could they live independent lives? And how can we hear the stories of women from this period?Few women had the luxury of writing down their thoughts and feelings during medieval times. But remarkably, there are at least four extraordinary women who did. Those women were: Marie de France, a poet; Julian of Norwich, a mystic and anchoress; Christine de Pizan, a widow and court writer; and Margery Kempe, a "no-good wife". In their own ways these four very different writers pushed back against the misogyny of the period. Each of them broke new ground in womenâs writing and left us incredible insights into the world of medieval life and politics.Hetta Howes has spent her working life uncovering these womenâs stories to give us a valuable and unique historical biography of their lives that challenges what we hold to be common knowledge about medieval women in Europe. Women did earn money, they could live independent lives, and they thought, loved, fought and suffered just ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Medieval British and World History 410-1509 - Peal Robert, Laura Aitken-Burt, Robert Selth
Deliver an ambitious, knowledge-rich and global KS3 History curriculum to develop pupils’ knowledge of the past, build their skills and equip them to progress through to GCSE 9-1 History.Provide a coherent chronological KS3 history curriculum with 50 knowledge-rich lessons on medieval world history. Spark pupils’ curiosity, develop their understanding of the past and equip them to investigate the past as a historian.Ignite an interest in medieval history through memorable and compelling narratives, rich contextual detail and extraordinary peopleHelp all students to think critically about the past by focusing on the knowledge they need and then checking their understandingBuild secure positive identities and cultural capital with culturally and geographically diverse coverage including five new global history units for the 2nd editionSupport pupils’ long-term learning with knowledge organisers on key vocabulary, people, places, and datesPut knowledge into context with a full timeline covering the broad geographical scope of the period studiedEasy to implement in your school with the 10 unit/ 5 chapter structure and overarching enquiry question per unitDeliver excellent lessons and save time on your planning with the supportive Teacher Guide available free on collins.co.uk, including suggested activities and sources, quick quizzes, answers and essay ideasUnit 1: Anglo-Saxon EnglandUnit 2: Normal ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Life in a Medieval City - Joseph Gies, Frances Gies
"Some particular books I found useful for A Game of Thrones and its sequels deserve mention... Life in a Medieval Castle and Life in a Medieval City, both by Joseph and Frances Gies." ''George R.R. Martin, author of the series A Song of Ice and FireMedieval history comes alive in Frances and Joseph Gies''s Life in a Medieval City, used as a research resource by George R. R. Martin in creating the world of Game of Thrones.Reissued for the first time in decades, Life in a Medieval City is the classic account of the year 1250 in the city of Troyes, in modern-day France. Acclaimed historians Frances and Joseph Gies focus on a high point of medieval civilization''before war and the Black Death ravaged Europe''providing a fascinating window into the sophistication of a period we too often dismiss as backward.Urban life in the Middle Ages revolved around the home, often a mixed-use dwelling for burghers with a store or workshop on the ground floor and living quarters upstairs. A developed economy, focusing on textiles, farming, and financial services, could be found in the town center, where craftsmen competed for business while adhering to the guilds'' codes of conduct. There were ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Medieval Dublin XX
This volume presents a rich variety of new scholarly explorations of life in medieval Dublin, including an analysis by Bruce Campbell of the occupational profile of medieval Dubliners as revealed by records such as the famous Guild Merchant Roll; we also present Valentin Rothaupt’ s analytical comparison of the spectrum of occupations and the influence of guilds in Dublin with those of Gaffeln in the German city of Cologne; Peter Crooks calls attention to the huge collection of Latin deeds surviving from the medieval city and their enormous historical value, while Sarah Hendriks discusses the records of Dublin’ s late medieval guild of carpenters. The book also contains an examination by Patrick Wadden of Richard Stanihurst’ s famous claim that Oxmantown began life in the year 1095 following an invasion of Dublin by ‘ Easterlings’ ; Caitlin Ellis explores links between Dublin and the medieval earldom of Orkney in the era of the battle of Clontarf; Denis Casey offers a critical re-examination of the story of the elaborate feast held at Dublin by King Henry II at Christmas 1171; Shea Brennan discusses the famous triennial ceremonial procession through the suburbs of the city, known as the ‘ Riding of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Medieval Graffiti - Matthew Champion
A fascinating guide to decoding the secret language of the churches of England through the medieval carved markings and personal etchings found on our church walls from archaeologist Matthew Champion.''Rare, lovely glimmers of everyday life in the Middle Ages.'' -- The Sunday Times''A fascinating and enjoyable read'' -- ***** Reader review''Superb'' -- ***** Reader review''Riveting'' -- ***** Reader review''Compelling, moving and fascinating'' -- ***** Reader review*****************************************************************************************************Our churches are full of hidden messages from years gone by and for centuries these carved writings and artworks have lain largely unnoticed.Having launched a nationwide survey to gather the best examples, archaeologist Matthew Champion shines a spotlight on a forgotten world of ships, prayers for good fortune, satirical cartoons, charms, curses, windmills, word puzzles, architectural plans and heraldic designs.Here are strange medieval beasts, knights battling unseen dragons, ships sailing across lime-washed oceans and demons who stalk the walls. Latin prayers for the dead jostle with medieval curses, builders'' accounts and slanderous comments concerning a long-dead archdeacon.Strange and complex geometric designs, created to ward off the ''evil eye'' and thwart the works of the devil, share church pillars with the heraldic shields of England''s medieval nobility.Giving a voice to the secret graffiti artists of Medieval ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Terry Jones' Medieval Lives - Alan Ereira, Terry Jones
Was medieval England full of knights on horseback rescuing fainting damsels in distress? Were the Middle Ages mired in superstition and ignorance? Why does nobody ever mention King Louis the First and Last? And, of course, those key questions: which monks were forbidden the delights of donning underpants... and did outlaws never wear trousers?Terry Jones and Alan Ereira are your guides to this most misrepresented and misunderstood period, and they point you to things that will surprise and provoke. Did you know, for example, that medieval people didn''t think the world was flat? That was a total fabrication by an American journalist in the 19th century. Did you know that they didn''t burn witches in the Middle Ages? That was a refinement of the so-called Renaissance. In fact, medieval kings weren''t necessarily merciless tyrants, and peasants entertained at home using French pottery and fine wine. Terry Jones'' Medieval Lives reveals Medieval Britain as you have never seen it before - a vibrant society teeming with individuality, intrigue and innovation.
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The Medieval World View - Ronald B. Herzman, William R. Cook
The Medieval World View, Third Edition, presents the presuppositions of medieval society in a systematic fashion by integrating brief, self-contained selections from primary texts and carefully captioned photographs into a narrative of the medieval world and its foundations. The text is divided into three parts. Treating both the classical and biblical antecedents of the Middle Ages and ending in Late Antiquity, Part One includes a thorough discussion of the monumental figure of St. Augustine. Part Two deals with the early Middle Ages, beginning with the disintegration of the Roman Empire and continuing through the German invasions and the renaissance associated with the reign of Charlemagne. Part Three examines the High Middle Ages and beyond, following developments in the Church, in politics, and in arts and culture from the twelfth century through the end of the fifteenth century. The third edition features two entirely new chapters, Chapter 5 on Byzantium and Chapter 6 on Islam. Handling sophisticated issues with great clarity and ease, The Medieval World View is ideal for courses in Medieval history, literature, or art history.
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Medieval Nuns at War - Elizabeth A Quillen
Medieval Nuns at War by Elizabeth Quillen uncovers the extraordinary lives of nuns who defied expectations, embracing roles that went far beyond contemplation and prayer. From the rebellion of Princess Clothild and her sister Basina, who led mercenaries to storm their abbey, to Queen Radegund’s quest for autonomy within the cloistered world of Poitiers, these stories reveal women unafraid to wield power in times of crisis. "These women made their marks briefly, but brightly in the pages of chronicles, poems, and letters," Quillen writes, bringing to life their audacity and ambition in shaping medieval society. Quillen’s deeply researched narrative explores how these nuns balanced spiritual devotion with an intense drive for influence, often clashing with both secular and ecclesiastical authorities. Not content to remain within convent walls, women like Leoba, who served as an imperial regent, and Hildegund von Schonau, who disguised herself as a monk to escape persecution, exemplify the resilience of medieval nuns. Quillen illustrates how convents functioned as political centres, not isolated enclaves, with nuns as pivotal figures in military defence, treaty negotiations, and even political rebellion. For readers fascinated by the hidden currents of medieval history, Medieval Nuns at War is a rare treasure. Quillen’s captivating ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Jesus through Medieval Eyes - Grace Hamman
Jesus through Medieval Eyes will take you on an exploration of medieval representations of Jesus in theology and literature.Who is Jesus? What is he like? And who am I, encountering Jesus? These questions were just as important to Christians in the Middle Ages as they are today.And yet—as C.S. Lewis noted—the modern church tends to forget that people of different cultures and times also thought carefully about who Jesus was; and sometimes their ideas and emphases were different.Medievalist scholar Grace Hamman believes that we can deepen our understanding and adoration of Christ by looking to the Christians of the Middle Ages. Medieval Europeans were also suffering through pandemics, dealing with political and ecclesial corruption and instability, and reckoning with gender, money, and power. But their concerns and imaginations are unlike ours. Their ideas, narratives, and art about Jesus open up paradoxically fresh and ancient ways to approach and adore Christ—and to reveal where our own cultural ideals about the Messiah fall short.Medieval representations of Jesus span from the familiar—like Jesus as the Judge at the End of Days, or Jesus as the Lover of the Song of Songs—to the more unusual, like Jesus as Our Mother. Through the words of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Marian Maternity in Late-Medieval England - Mary Beth Long
Marian maternity in late-medieval England takes advantage of the fifteenth centuryÂ’s intense interest in the Virgin Mary, the best-documented mother of the medieval period, to examine the constructions and performances of maternity in vernacular religious texts. By bringing together texts and authors that are not often discussed in tandem, this study offers a rich examination of the multiple factors at play as Marian material circulated among experienced devotional readers. Taking a close look at the private devotional reading of late-medieval patrons, the book shows how texts including ChaucerÂ’s poetry, Margery KempeÂ’s Boke, and legendaries of female saints are saturated with indirect references to and imitations of the Virgin. Marian maternity in late-medieval England employs a matricentric feminist approach to discern how readersÂ’ devotional literacies inform their understanding and imitation of the VirginÂ’s maternal practice. Attending to internal cues in the texts, to manuscript contexts, and to the evidence and content of readersÂ’ multiple literacies, the author examines Marian maternity as both theological concept and imitable practice. The result is a book that explains late-medieval perceptions of MaryÂ’s maternity and sets them against readersÂ’ devotional, emotional and relational circumstances.
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Battles that Changed History - DK
From the fury of the Punic Wars to the onslaught of Operation Desert Storm, relive the most famous battles in history in this gripping guide.This military history book takes you on a journey through the battlefields of history, from the ancient world to the American Civil War, World War II, Vietnam, the Cold War, and beyond. Maps, paintings, and photographs reveal the stories behind more than 90 of the most important battles ever to take place, and show how fateful decisions led to glorious victories and crushing defeats.From medieval battles and great naval confrontations to the era of high-tech air battles, key campaigns are illustrated and analysed in detail - the weapons, the soldiers, and the military strategy. Famous military leaders are profiled, including Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Rommel, and crucial arms, armour, and equipment are explained. Whether at Marathon, Agincourt, Gettysburg, or Stalingrad, Battles that Changed History takes you into the thick of combat, and shows how kingdoms and empires have been won and lost on the battlefield.
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Medieval Horizons - Ian Mortimer
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 arose from science and technological innovation, and that inventions of recent centuries created the modern world.We couldn''t be more wrong. As Ian Mortimer shows in this fascinating book, people''s horizons - their knowledge, experience and understanding of the world - expanded dramatically. Life was utterly transformed between 1000 and 1600, marking the transition from a warrior-led society to that of Shakespeare.Just as The Time Traveller''s Guide to Medieval England revealed what it was like to live in the fourteenth century, Medieval Horizons provides the perfect primer to the era as a whole. It outlines the enormous cultural changes that took place - from literacy to living standards, inequality and even the developing sense of self - thereby correcting misconceptions and presenting the period as a revolutionary age of fundamental importance in the development of the Western world.Praise for Ian Mortimer:''The endlessly inventive Ian Mortimer is the most remarkable medieval historian of our time'' - The Times
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Medieval Bodies - Jack Hartnell
A SUNDAY TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR''A triumph'' Guardian''Glorious ... makes the past at once familiar, exotic and thrilling.'' Dominic Sandbrook''A brilliant book'' Mail on SundayJust like us, medieval men and women worried about growing old, got blisters and indigestion, fell in love and had children. And yet their lives were full of miraculous and richly metaphorical experiences radically different to our own, unfolding in a world where deadly wounds might be healed overnight by divine intervention, or the heart of a king, plucked from his corpse, could be held aloft as a powerful symbol of political rule.In this richly-illustrated and unusual history, Jack Hartnell uncovers the fascinating ways in which people thought about, explored and experienced their physical selves in the Middle Ages, from Constantinople to Cairo and Canterbury. Unfolding like a medieval pageant, and filled with saints, soldiers, caliphs, queens, monks and monstrous beasts, it throws light on the medieval body from head to toe - revealing the surprisingly sophisticated medical knowledge of the time in the process.Bringing together medicine, art, music, politics, philosophy and social history, there is no better guide to what life was really like for the men and women who lived and died ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Medieval Scriptorium - Charles Sara J.
This book takes the reader on an immersive journey through medieval manuscript production in the Latin Christian world. Each chapter opens with a lively vignette by a medieval narrator - including a parchment-maker, scribe and illuminator - introducing various aspects of manuscript production. Sara Charles poses the question 'What actually is a scriptorium?', and explores the development of the medieval scriptorium from its early Christian beginnings through to its eventual decline and the growth of the printing press.With the written word at the very heart of the Christian monastic movement, we see the immense amount of labour, planning and networks needed to produce each individual manuscript. By tapping into these processes and procedures, we can experience medieval life through the lens of a manuscript maker.
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HISTORY HIT Guide to Medieval England - History Hit & Dan Snow
A hilariously entertaining tour of Medieval England from Dan Snow and the makers of the History Hit Gone Medieval podcast: perfect for all history lovers and fans of The Rest is HistoryHave you ever wondered about Edgar Ætheling, the fourteen-year-old who took on William the Conqueror? Or about the woeful collapse of the Angevin Empire under King John? Or what about Eleanor Cobham, a noblewoman found guilty of witchcraft for predicting the death of the King?Join Matthew Lewis and the creators of History Hit on a guided tour spanning more than five centuries of English medieval history and witness spectacular changes in military, political and economic spheres. At home and overseas, England''s status and identity was in constant flux, and yet through it all, the nation withstood the turmoil of everything from the 9th century attack of the Great Heathen Army to the year of three kings in 1483 - just.From the bit before 1066 - which matters just as much! - through to the Wars of the Roses, The History Hit Guide to Medieval England charts the extraordinary development of a young nation that went on to emerge as a global superpower. --------WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:''Recommend for any history ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Life in a Medieval Village - Joseph Gies, Frances Gies
Medieval history comes alive in Joseph and Frances Gies’s classic bestseller on life in medieval villagesThis new reissue of Life in a Medieval Village, by respected historians Joseph and Frances Gies, paints a lively, convincing portrait of rural people at work and at play in the Middle Ages. Focusing on the village of Elton, in the English East Midlands, the Gieses detail the agricultural advances that made communal living possible, explain what domestic life was like for serf and lord alike, and describe the central role of the church in maintaining social harmony. Though the main focus is on Elton, c. 1300, the Gieses supply enlightening historical context on the origin, development, and decline of the European village, itself an invention of the Middle Ages.Meticulously researched, Life in a Medieval Village is a remarkable account that illustrates the captivating world of the Middle Ages and demonstrates what it was like to live during a fascinating—and often misunderstood—era.
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Medieval Monstrosity - Charity Urbanski
This volume examines various manifestations and understandings of the concept of monstrosity in medieval Europe around 500-1500 ce through a collection of contextual chapters and primary sources. The main chapters focus on a specific theme, a type of monster or representation of monstrosity, and consist of a contextual essay synthesizing recent scholarship on that theme, excerpts from primary sources and a bibliography of additional primary and secondary sources on the topics addressed in the chapter. In addition to building upon the wealth of scholarship on monsters and monstrosity produced in recent decades, the book engages with the current fascination with monsters in popular culture, especially in movies, television, and video games. The book presents a survey of medieval monstrosity for a non-specialist audience and provides a theoretical framework for interpreting the monstrous. This book is ideal for undergraduate students working on the theme of monstrosity, as well as being useful for undergraduate courses that cover the supernatural and manifestations of the monstrous covered in the book. With materials drawn from a wide range of medieval sources, it will also appeal to courses in English, French, Art History, and Medieval Studies.
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Medieval Herbal Remedies - Anne Van Arsdall
Featured here is a modern translation of a medieval herbal, with a study showing how this technical treatise on herbs was turned into a literary curiosity in the nineteenth century. The contours of this second edition replicate the first; however, it has been revised and updated throughout to reflect new scholarship and new findings. New information is presented on Oswald Cockayne, the nineteenth-century philologist who first translated the Old English medical texts for the modern world.Here the medieval text is read as an example of technical writing (i.e., intended to convey instructions/information), not as literature. The audience it was originally aimed at would know how to diagnose and treat medical conditions and knew or was learning how to follow its instructions. For that reason, while working on the translation, specialists in relevant fields were asked to shed light on its terse wording, for example, herbalists and physicians. Unlike many current studies, this work discusses the Herbarium and other medical texts in Old English as part of a tradition developed throughout early-medieval Europe associated with monasteries and their libraries.The book is intended for scholars in cross-cultural fields; that is, with roots in one field and branches in several, such as nineteenth-century ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Medieval Longsword - Neil Grant
The formidable European longsword – featuring a double-edged straight blade in excess of 40in, and capable of being used with one or both hands – remains one of the most impressive and distinctive edged weapons of the late medieval era. Also known as the ‘bastard’ sword and the ‘hand-and-a-half’ sword, the longsword evolved from the war swords and great swords of the 14th century, and emerged as a battlefield weapon in the early stages of the Hundred Years’ War. It went on to become a key weapon on the battlefields of late medieval Europe, creating a new system of sword fighting. Drawing together period sources, modern technical analysis and his own experiences with the longsword, Neil Grant explores the origins, manufacture and evolving use of this iconic late-medieval edged weapon. Illustrated throughout with specially commissioned full-colour artwork and an array of period illustrations and close-up photographs, this is the enthralling story of one of late-medieval Europe''s most distinctive and deadly close-combat weapons.
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Cultures of the Medieval Kingdom of Jerusalem - Benjamin Z. Kedar
Cultures of the Medieval Kingdom of Jerusalem is a revelatory portrait of the Frankish Levant at the time of the Crusades. Following victory in the First Crusade in 1099, the newcomers from Europe, or Franks, ruled a Christian kingdom in Jerusalem, then Acre, until 1291. Historians have written off this kingdom as a derivative cultural backwater. In this new social and cultural history, however, Benjamin Z. Kedar uncovers the striking inventiveness of the Frankish clerics and knights who settled in the kingdom and lived in it. Across an array of languages and archives, from textual and artistic to material and archaeological, Kedar maps the contours of the kingdom''s cultureor, more accurately, its cultures. The Kingdom of Jerusalem was small, but the diversity of its population had no counterpart anywhere in the medieval West. Kedar explores how Franks, eastern Christians, Muslims, Jews, and Samaritans lived side by side in contentious times, each group developing or preserving its specific culture. Through stories of the lives of the kingdom''s inhabitants, Kedar presents the remarkable creativity of the Franks in various fields as they faced challenges in new surroundings thousands of miles from their countries of origin. Cultures of the Medieval Kingdom of Jerusalem, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Medieval Bridges of Southern England - Andrew G. Marshall
Throughout history rivers have been a hub for human settlement and have long been a key part of local livelihoods, history and culture, as well as still playing a present-day role in providing services and leisure to people who live around them. It is no coincidence that all four of the earliest human civilisations were formed on great rivers: the Nile, Euphrates, Indus and Yellow rivers all saw great human aggregation along them. The most ancient and vital architectural structures linked to the use of rivers are bridges. There are a wide range of medieval bridge structures, some very simple in their construction, to amazing triumphs of design and engineering comparable with the great churches of the period. They stand today as proof of the great importance of transport networks in the Middle Ages and of the size and sophistication of the medieval economy. These bridges were built in some of the most difficult places, across broad flood plains, deep tidal waters, and steep upland valleys, and they withstood all but the most catastrophic floods. Yet their beauty, from simplistic to ornate, remains for us to appreciate. Medieval Bridges of Southern England has been organised geographically into tours, and covers ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Great Battles of the Punic Wars - Philip Matyszak
The three Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage (264-241, 218-201 and 149-146) were among the most significant and bitterly contested wars of the Classical period. The second war famously pitted the Romans against the genius of Hannibal Barca, whose invasion of Italy brought Rome to the brink of destruction, until the equal genius of Scipio Africanus proved his nemesis. Ultimately it was Carthage that was destroyed and Rome went on to dominate the Mediterranean region. Philip Matyszak studies over twenty battles from these epic conflicts, including some of the most famous battles in history, such as Cannae (216 BC) and Zama (201 BC), including naval battles as well as sieges and field battles. Thoroughly researched but written in a lively narrative style, each account gives the strategic context of the battle, analyses the forces involved, their deployments and the course of the fighting before considering its aftermath. Dozens of clear tactical maps make the action easy to follow.
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The naval battles for Guadalcanal 1942 - Mark Stille
A highly illustrated account of the series of naval battles around the embattled island of Guadalcanal in late 1942.The battle for Guadalcanal that lasted from August 1942 to February 1943 was the first major American counteroffensive against the Japanese in the Pacific. The battle of Savo Island on the night of 9 August 1942, saw the Japanese inflict a severe defeat on the Allied force, driving them away from Guadalcanal and leaving the just-landed marines in a perilously exposed position.This was the start of a series of night battles that culminated in the First and Second battles of Guadalcanal, fought on the nights of 13 and 15 November. One further major naval action followed, the battle of Tassafaronga on 30 November 1942, when the US Navy once again suffered a severe defeat, but this time it was too late to alter the course of the battle as the Japanese evacuated Guadalcanal in early February 1943.In this compact, engaging volume, Mark Stille examines the contrasting fortunes experienced by both sides over the intense course of naval battles around the island throughout the second half of 1942 that did so much to turn the tide in the Pacific.
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Commemorating Classical Battles - Brandon Braun
This is a study of the commemoration of Classical Greek battles, approaching monuments and other mnemonic practices as vital elements in the creation and curation of memories. It analyses the diachronic development of battlefield, sanctuary, and city spaces, as evidenced by archaeological remains and ancient literary sources. In addition, it explores the experience of the commemorative spaces through the application of theories of space, phenomenology, and social memory. Following a biographical approach, the commemoration of each battle is organised into stages of initial commemoration, official monumentalisation, memory curation, memory lapse, and reception. The research has led to several conclusions. While the commemoration of each battle can be divided into stages, these stages are not always discrete. There is variation in the types of commemorations within the stages, dependent on time, surrounding space, and the parties involved. Single commemorations can resonate differently with multiple audiences. The processes within the stage of memory curation lead to the subsequent lapse. The final stage of commemoration for each battle begins with the rediscovery of ancient monuments and continues to this day. The battles of Marathon, Leuktra, and Chaironeia are case studies for three reasons. First, they effectively span the period of Classical Greece (Marathon ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Sběratel vůní - Dominique Roques
Vůně mají mnoho tajemství. Objevit je znamená vyrazit na cestu kolem světa. Hlava, srdce, základ. To jsou tři stěžejní součásti parfému, které se rozvoní v různou chvíli. Každou z těchto složek může tvořit hned několik vůní a celý parfém pak i desítky esencí. Úspěšné, mámivé a afrodiziakální kombinace jsou proto dobře střeženým tajemstvím velkých luxusních značek a globálního parfémářského byznysu. Kde se však berou samotné vůně? Dominique Roques už přes třicet let dodává parfémářům po celém světě vonné esence z více než sto padesáti surovin a padesáti zemí. A teď se chce podělit o příběh vůní, míst i lidí, kteří za úspěšnými parfémy stojí, ať už to jsou sadaři, sběrači, pěstitelé, dřevorubci, byznysmeni, nebo dokonce mafiáni. Roques ukazuje, na jak složitém a křehkém systému parfémářský průmysl stojí, kolik práce a úsilí je za každou esencí a jak vše dělat udržitelně a odpovědně. A při svém vyprávění vezme čtenáře na dobrodružnou výpravu od Andalusie po Laos, od Venezuely po Somálijsko, od prastarých metod až po nejmodernější technologie.
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Milan Kundera - Život spisovatele - Jean-Dominique Brierre
Francouzský autor ve svém díle přibližuje čtenářům komplikovanou osobnost světoznámého českého a francouzského romanopisce. Popis jeho neméně spletité umělecké, intelektuální, politické i literární pouti Jean-Dominique Brierre zasadil do kontextu československých dějin, rámovaného lety 1948 (únorový puč) a 1989 (sametová revoluce). Čerpal přitom ze zápisků, rozhovorů a doposud nezveřejněných svědectví, například ze vzpomínek Kunderova přítele Alaina Finkielkrauta a jeho překladatele Françoise Kérela. Pohled "zvnějšku" na naše dějiny vztažené k životu spisovatele, jenž stále budí zvědavost, ať v kladném, či záporném smyslu, je bonus, přidaný k dalšímu z mnoha Kunderových portrétů.
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The Asian Pantry - Dominique Woolfová
If you love Asian flavours and want simple, fuss-free cooking then this is the book for you. Your pantry, whether yours is a shelf, cupboard, drawer or even just a collection of bottles and jars on your kitchen worktop, is the key to cooking simple meals that are truly delicious.By using inexpensive store cupboard ingredients like soy sauce, curry powder, chilli flakes and noodles, Dominique Woolf shows you how to create flavour-packed, budget-friendly, Asian-inspired dishes all week long. Recipes include: Sticky Orange Beef Noodles Thai Green Curry Fried Rice Korean Chicken & Kimchi Rice Traybake Aromatic Coconut Salmon Curry Vietnamese Cauliflower, Carrot & Potato Curry Prawn & Chorizo Sweet Soy Noodles Soy Sauce Chocolate Pots Tamarind Toffee Apple Pudding With over 80 recipes based around accessible ingredients that have bold flavour at their very heart, The Asian Pantry is your ultimate tool to creating Asian-inspired dishes the easy way from scratch at homePraise for Easy everyday Asian: 'A collection of fuss-free recipes that are packed full of flavour and goodness . .
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You Are A Global Citizen - Damon Dominique
Who are you? Why are you, you? What kind of person do you want to be? You Are A Global Citizen challenges us to take a deeper look at our role as global citizens, from the armchair traveller to the frequent flyer and everyone in between, providing a springboard for us to understand the world and other cultures by first understanding ourselves. This uniquely accessible guided journal ignites your inner curiosity and encourages self-discovery through thought-provoking questions about the cultures you have experienced - including your own - all while helping you become a more inquisitive, aware, observant, and engaged world citizen. Whether you've never left home, are studying at university, looking to live and move abroad, or simply eager to explore your own identity within a global society, You Are A Global Citizen will help you understand how the outside world impacts what's going on inside your mind, and vice versa.In three sections covering your origins, your internal environment and your external environment, with space for reflection at the beginning and end, Damon Dominique, pioneer of the modern day social media travel scene and star of countless popular You Tube travel vlogs and documentaries, shares his insights and stories ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Ó Jeruzaléme! - Larry Collins, Dominique Lapierre
V listopadu 1947 rozhodla OSN o rozdělení Palestiny na židovský a arabský stát. Tento akt roztočil spirálu násilí, která přerostla v regulérní válku. Světoznámí autoři Larry Collins a Dominique Lapierre rozehrávají strhující drama, které literaturu faktu povýšilo na velký román. Historické události, jejichž tragické důsledky jsou dodnes tématem zpráv, ožívají na stránkách knihy jako v přímém přenosu. Dramatické okamžiky vedoucí ke vzniku židovského státu a krvavý boj za jeho nezávislost nahlížejí skrze mozaiku příběhů a individuálních dramat. Momenty radosti se střídají s momenty smutku, naděje se zoufalstvím, láska s násilím, hrdinství se zbabělostí, vítězství s porážkami… Za jedinečným plastickým portrétem boje o Jeruzalém byly roky práce. Stovky setkání - s králi, premiéry, generály, obyčejnými vojáky, osadníky, teroristy, pekaři… Tisíce prostudovaných dokumentů odhalily dosud nezveřejněné informace. Díky tomu může čtenář nahlédnout do komnat arabských panovníků, do utajených velitelských štábů židovské armády, do válečných zákopů, do synagóg, mešit i kostelů, za stěny bytů i kaváren. Tam všude byli lidé, kteří v onom velkém zápase sehráli svou roli. V zápase, který se pro Židy jevil beznadějný. A přece Izrael dokázal vytrvat. Měl něco, co nepříteli chybělo. Odhodlání.
Objev podobné jako Ó Jeruzaléme! - Larry Collins, Dominique Lapierre