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Children of Ash and Elm

A History of the Vikings

par Neil Price ...

From a distinguished archaeologist, the definitive history of the Vikings—from arts and culture to politics and cosmology.**“A thrilling read.” —**Wall Street JournalThe Viking Age saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the world. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they ranged from eastern North America to the Asian steppe. But for centuries, the Vikings have ... En savoir plus

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From a distinguished archaeologist, the definitive history of the Vikings—from arts and culture to politics and cosmology.**“A thrilling read.” —**Wall Street JournalThe Viking Age saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the world. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they ranged from eastern North America to the Asian steppe. But for centuries, the Vikings have
... En savoir plus
The Birth of Britain

par Winston S. Churchill ...

Collections Livre 1 - A History of the English-Speaking Peoples
The first volume of the Nobel Prize–winning prime minister's breathtaking history of Britain explores the birth of a great nation and world power.In the "wilderness" years after Winston S. Churchill unflinchingly guided his country through World War II, he turned his masterful hand to an exhaustive history of the country he loved above all else. And the world discovered that this brilliant ... En savoir plus

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The first volume of the Nobel Prize–winning prime minister's breathtaking history of Britain explores the birth of a great nation and world power.In the "wilderness" years after Winston S. Churchill unflinchingly guided his country through World War II, he turned his masterful hand to an exhaustive history of the country he loved above all else. And the world discovered that this brilliant
... En savoir plus
A World Lit Only by Fire

The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance - Portrait of an Age

par William Manchester ...

An absorbing history of the Middle Ages from the acclaimed historian William Manchester, author of The Last Lion**.**From tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity of trial by ordeal, no era has been a greater source of awe, horror, and wonder than the Middle Ages. In handsomely crafted prose, and with the grace and authority of his extraordinary gift for narrative history, William Manchester ... En savoir plus

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An absorbing history of the Middle Ages from the acclaimed historian William Manchester, author of The Last Lion**.**From tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity of trial by ordeal, no era has been a greater source of awe, horror, and wonder than the Middle Ages. In handsomely crafted prose, and with the grace and authority of his extraordinary gift for narrative history, William Manchester
... En savoir plus
The Norman Conquest

par Marc Morris ...

An upstart French duke who sets out to conquer the most powerful and unified kingdom in Christendom. An invasion force on a scale not seen since the days of the Romans. One of the bloodiest and most decisive battles ever fought. This riveting book explains why the Norman Conquest was the single most important event in English history.Assessing the original evidence at every turn, Marc Morris goes ... En savoir plus

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An upstart French duke who sets out to conquer the most powerful and unified kingdom in Christendom. An invasion force on a scale not seen since the days of the Romans. One of the bloodiest and most decisive battles ever fought. This riveting book explains why the Norman Conquest was the single most important event in English history.Assessing the original evidence at every turn, Marc Morris goes
... En savoir plus
Femina

A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It

par Janina Ramirez ...

**THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 CUNDIL HISTORY PRIZEA "Next Big Idea Book Club" Must ReadA groundbreaking reappraisal of medieval femininity, revealing why women have been written out of history and why it matters**The Middle Ages are seen as a bloodthirsty time of Vikings, saints and kings; a patriarchal society that oppressed and excluded women. But when we dig a little ... En savoir plus

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**THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 CUNDIL HISTORY PRIZEA "Next Big Idea Book Club" Must ReadA groundbreaking reappraisal of medieval femininity, revealing why women have been written out of history and why it matters**The Middle Ages are seen as a bloodthirsty time of Vikings, saints and kings; a patriarchal society that oppressed and excluded women. But when we dig a little
... En savoir plus
The World the Plague Made

The Black Death and the Rise of Europe

par James Belich ...

A groundbreaking history of how the Black Death unleashed revolutionary change across the medieval world and ushered in the modern ageIn 1346, a catastrophic plague beset Europe and its neighbours. The Black Death was a human tragedy that abruptly halved entire populations and caused untold suffering, but it also brought about a cultural and economic renewal on a scale never before witnessed. The ... En savoir plus

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A groundbreaking history of how the Black Death unleashed revolutionary change across the medieval world and ushered in the modern ageIn 1346, a catastrophic plague beset Europe and its neighbours. The Black Death was a human tragedy that abruptly halved entire populations and caused untold suffering, but it also brought about a cultural and economic renewal on a scale never before witnessed. The
... En savoir plus
The Mongols

A Very Short Introduction

par Morris Rossabi ...

Collections series Very Short Introductions
In the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, the Mongols carved out the largest land-based empire in world history, stretching from Korea to Russia in the north and from China to Syria in the south, and unleashing an unprecedented level of violence. But as Morris Rossabi reveals in this Very Short Introduction, within two generations of their bloody conquests, the Mongols evolved from conquerors ... En savoir plus

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In the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, the Mongols carved out the largest land-based empire in world history, stretching from Korea to Russia in the north and from China to Syria in the south, and unleashing an unprecedented level of violence. But as Morris Rossabi reveals in this Very Short Introduction, within two generations of their bloody conquests, the Mongols evolved from conquerors
... En savoir plus
The Templars

par Dan Jones ...

Dan Jones narrates in his inimitably vivid and authoritative fashion the remarkable story of the Knights Templar.'Exhilarating, epic, sword-swinging history' TLS'Jones is certainly an entertainer, but also a fine historian who knows how to render serious scholarship into accessible prose' The Times'Another triumphant tale from a historian who writes as addictively as any page-turning novelist' O.. ... En savoir plus

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Dan Jones narrates in his inimitably vivid and authoritative fashion the remarkable story of the Knights Templar.'Exhilarating, epic, sword-swinging history' TLS'Jones is certainly an entertainer, but also a fine historian who knows how to render serious scholarship into accessible prose' The Times'Another triumphant tale from a historian who writes as addictively as any page-turning novelist' O..
... En savoir plus
Castles

A Fortified History of the World

par Dan Jones ...

From New York Times bestselling historian Dan Jones, a grand and sweeping history of the world, told through over three thousand years of iconic fortificationsCastles have been built to defend humanity for millennia—from the walls of Troy in the Bronze Age and the desert bastion of Krak des Chevaliers in Syria; to Windsor Castle and the Tower of London; to Himeji in Japan and Fort Sumter in ... En savoir plus

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From New York Times bestselling historian Dan Jones, a grand and sweeping history of the world, told through over three thousand years of iconic fortificationsCastles have been built to defend humanity for millennia—from the walls of Troy in the Bronze Age and the desert bastion of Krak des Chevaliers in Syria; to Windsor Castle and the Tower of London; to Himeji in Japan and Fort Sumter in
... En savoir plus
The Persians: Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern Iran

par Homa Katouzian ...

$54.99 CAD
History of Armenia

par Frederic Macler ...

LYING across the chief meeting-place of Europe and Asia, Armenia suffered immeasurably more from the conflict of two civilizations than it profited by their exchange of goods and ideas. If the West penetrated the East under pressure from Rome, Byzantium, or crusading Europe, if the East moved westwards, under Persian, Arab, Mongol, or Turk, the roads used were too often the roads of Armenia.This ... En savoir plus

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LYING across the chief meeting-place of Europe and Asia, Armenia suffered immeasurably more from the conflict of two civilizations than it profited by their exchange of goods and ideas. If the West penetrated the East under pressure from Rome, Byzantium, or crusading Europe, if the East moved westwards, under Persian, Arab, Mongol, or Turk, the roads used were too often the roads of Armenia.This
... En savoir plus
Never Greater Slaughter

Brunanburh and the Birth of England

par Dr Michael Livingston ...

Collections series Osprey Publishing
'No one has done more than Michael Livingston to revive memories of the battle, and you could not hope for a better guide.' BERNARD CORNWELL Bestselling author of The Last Kingdom seriesLate in AD 937, four armies met in a place called Brunanburh. On one side stood the shield-wall of the expanding kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons. On the other side stood a remarkable alliance of rival kings – at least ... En savoir plus

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'No one has done more than Michael Livingston to revive memories of the battle, and you could not hope for a better guide.' BERNARD CORNWELL Bestselling author of The Last Kingdom seriesLate in AD 937, four armies met in a place called Brunanburh. On one side stood the shield-wall of the expanding kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons. On the other side stood a remarkable alliance of rival kings – at least
... En savoir plus
Les rencontres de Rome

Les Ateliers de Dame Alix Tome 3

par Jocelyne Godard ...

Collections Livre 3 - Les Ateliers de Dame Alix
Dame Alix doit mener seule ses combats. Partie à Florence, puis à Rome pour connaître le secret du célèbre tissage au fil d’or et l’intégrer dans les motifs du chef-d’œuvre qu’elle prépare, Alix fait la rencontre des grands peintres italiens dont Raphaël qui, plus tard, dessinera des grotesques, un art antique oublié et redécouvert récemment, pour orner ses tentures.Son chef-d’œuvre achevé, Alix ... En savoir plus

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Dame Alix doit mener seule ses combats. Partie à Florence, puis à Rome pour connaître le secret du célèbre tissage au fil d’or et l’intégrer dans les motifs du chef-d’œuvre qu’elle prépare, Alix fait la rencontre des grands peintres italiens dont Raphaël qui, plus tard, dessinera des grotesques, un art antique oublié et redécouvert récemment, pour orner ses tentures.Son chef-d’œuvre achevé, Alix
... En savoir plus
Wars of the Roses

par Conn Iggulden ...

'Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic historical fiction' Daily MirrorConn Iggulden's Wars of the Roses Ebook Bundle contain the following:TrinityStormbirdBloodlineRavenspur ... En savoir plus

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'Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic historical fiction' Daily MirrorConn Iggulden's Wars of the Roses Ebook Bundle contain the following:TrinityStormbirdBloodlineRavenspur
... En savoir plus
L'histoire interdite

Révélation sur l'histoire de France

par Franck Ferrand ...

ALÉSIA n’est pas en Bourgogne, mais dans le Jura. JEANNE d’ARC était manipulée à son insu. CORNEILLE a rédigé les pièces de MOLIÈRE. NAPOLÉON n’est pas dans le tombeau des Invalides. L’AFFAIRE DREYFUS en cachait sans doute une autre.Ces vérités historiques – pourtant démontrées – sont niées en bloc par le monde universitaire et médiatique. Il fallait, pour les clamer haut et fort, la passion ... En savoir plus

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ALÉSIA n’est pas en Bourgogne, mais dans le Jura. JEANNE d’ARC était manipulée à son insu. CORNEILLE a rédigé les pièces de MOLIÈRE. NAPOLÉON n’est pas dans le tombeau des Invalides. L’AFFAIRE DREYFUS en cachait sans doute une autre.Ces vérités historiques – pourtant démontrées – sont niées en bloc par le monde universitaire et médiatique. Il fallait, pour les clamer haut et fort, la passion
... En savoir plus
A Distant Mirror

The Calamitous 14th Century

par Barbara W. Tuchman ...

A “marvelous history”* of medieval Europe, from the bubonic plague and the Papal Schism to the Hundred Years’ War, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Guns of August*Lawrence Wright, author of The End of October, in The Wall Street JournalThe fourteenth century reflects two contradictory images: on the one hand, a glittering age of crusades, cathedrals, and chivalry; on the other, a world ... En savoir plus

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A “marvelous history”* of medieval Europe, from the bubonic plague and the Papal Schism to the Hundred Years’ War, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Guns of August*Lawrence Wright, author of The End of October, in The Wall Street JournalThe fourteenth century reflects two contradictory images: on the one hand, a glittering age of crusades, cathedrals, and chivalry; on the other, a world
... En savoir plus
Northmen

The Viking Saga, 793–1241 AD

par John Haywood ...

This sweeping medieval history follows the Vikings from Finland to Newfoundland, from Jelling to Jerusalem, and from paganism to Christendom.In AD 800, the Scandinavians were just barbarians in longships. Though they held sway in the north, their status was based on their ability to pillage and plunder. As these Norse warriors left their strongholds to trade, raid, and settle across wide areas of ... En savoir plus

$27.19 CAD

This sweeping medieval history follows the Vikings from Finland to Newfoundland, from Jelling to Jerusalem, and from paganism to Christendom.In AD 800, the Scandinavians were just barbarians in longships. Though they held sway in the north, their status was based on their ability to pillage and plunder. As these Norse warriors left their strongholds to trade, raid, and settle across wide areas of
... En savoir plus
The Knights Templar

History & Mystery

par Tony McMahon ...

Explores the history, legacy, and mysteries of the Knights Templar, from their valor in battle to their brutal downfall.The Knights Templar have fascinated us for centuries. They were holy warriors who fought with incredible bravery in the Crusades but were then destroyed by their own side. In battle they were the bravest knights – first on the battlefield and the last to quit. Charging towards ... En savoir plus

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Explores the history, legacy, and mysteries of the Knights Templar, from their valor in battle to their brutal downfall.The Knights Templar have fascinated us for centuries. They were holy warriors who fought with incredible bravery in the Crusades but were then destroyed by their own side. In battle they were the bravest knights – first on the battlefield and the last to quit. Charging towards
... En savoir plus
House of Lilies

The Dynasty That Made Medieval France

par Justine Firnhaber-Baker ...

The definitive history of the Capetians, the crusading dynasty that made the French crown the wealthiest and most powerful in medieval Europe and forged France as we know it today.“A joy to read from start to finish. This is not only the best history of the Capetian dynasty now available in English, it is also one of the most entertaining popular history books published in recent years.” —Dan ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

The definitive history of the Capetians, the crusading dynasty that made the French crown the wealthiest and most powerful in medieval Europe and forged France as we know it today.“A joy to read from start to finish. This is not only the best history of the Capetian dynasty now available in English, it is also one of the most entertaining popular history books published in recent years.” —Dan
... En savoir plus
The Tale of the Tailor and the Three Dead Kings

A medieval ghost story

par Dan Jones ...

A chilling medieval ghost story, retold by bestselling historian Dan Jones. Published in a beautiful small-format hardback, perfect as a Halloween read or a Christmas gift.One winter, in the dark days of King Richard II, a tailor was riding home on the road from Gilling to Ampleforth. It was dank, wet and gloomy; he couldn't wait to get home and sit in front of a blazing fire.Then, out of nowhere, ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

A chilling medieval ghost story, retold by bestselling historian Dan Jones. Published in a beautiful small-format hardback, perfect as a Halloween read or a Christmas gift.One winter, in the dark days of King Richard II, a tailor was riding home on the road from Gilling to Ampleforth. It was dank, wet and gloomy; he couldn't wait to get home and sit in front of a blazing fire.Then, out of nowhere,
... En savoir plus
The Black Death

A Global History of Humanity's Most Devastating Pandemic

par Thomas Asbridge ...

“A magisterial history” (The Guardian) of humanity’s greatest natural disaster—the Black Death—that reveals the true global impact and terrible human cost of this calamity, from the renowned author of The Crusades and The Greatest Knight.“Terrific—and truly terrifying. Thomas Asbridge puts a human face—or rather multiple faces—on the Black Death.”—Eric Cline, author of 1177 B.C.In the mid ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

“A magisterial history” (The Guardian) of humanity’s greatest natural disaster—the Black Death—that reveals the true global impact and terrible human cost of this calamity, from the renowned author of The Crusades and The Greatest Knight.“Terrific—and truly terrifying. Thomas Asbridge puts a human face—or rather multiple faces—on the Black Death.”—Eric Cline, author of 1177 B.C.In the mid
... En savoir plus
The Hundred Years War Vol 3

Divided Houses

par Jonathan Sumption ...

Divided Houses is a tale of contrasting fortunes. In the last decade of his reign Edward III, a senile, pathetic symbol of England's past conquests, was condemned to see them overrun by the armies of his enemies. When he died, in 1377, he was succeeded by a vulnerable child, who was destined to grow into a neurotic and unstable adult presiding over a divided nation. Meanwhile France entered upon ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Divided Houses is a tale of contrasting fortunes. In the last decade of his reign Edward III, a senile, pathetic symbol of England's past conquests, was condemned to see them overrun by the armies of his enemies. When he died, in 1377, he was succeeded by a vulnerable child, who was destined to grow into a neurotic and unstable adult presiding over a divided nation. Meanwhile France entered upon
... En savoir plus
The Princes In The Tower

par Alison Weir ...

The story of the death, in sinister circumstances, of the boy-king Edward V and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York, is one of the most fascinating murder mysteries in English history. It is a tale with profound moral and social consequences, rich in drama, intrigue, treason, scandal and violence. In this gripping book Alison Weir re-examines all the evidence - including that against the ... En savoir plus

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The story of the death, in sinister circumstances, of the boy-king Edward V and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York, is one of the most fascinating murder mysteries in English history. It is a tale with profound moral and social consequences, rich in drama, intrigue, treason, scandal and violence. In this gripping book Alison Weir re-examines all the evidence - including that against the
... En savoir plus
The Hanged Man

A Story of Miracle, Memory, and Colonialism in the Middle Ages

par Robert Bartlett ...

Seven hundred years ago, executioners led a Welsh rebel named William Cragh to a wintry hill to be hanged. They placed a noose around his neck, dropped him from the gallows, and later pronounced him dead. But was he dead? While no less than nine eyewitnesses attested to his demise, Cragh later proved to be very much alive, his resurrection attributed to the saintly entreaties of the defunct Bishop ... En savoir plus

$35.19 CAD

Seven hundred years ago, executioners led a Welsh rebel named William Cragh to a wintry hill to be hanged. They placed a noose around his neck, dropped him from the gallows, and later pronounced him dead. But was he dead? While no less than nine eyewitnesses attested to his demise, Cragh later proved to be very much alive, his resurrection attributed to the saintly entreaties of the defunct Bishop
... En savoir plus

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