Knights and the Golden Age of Chivalry, The Illustrated History of. A magnificent account of the medieval knight and the chivalric code, with over 450

Medieval knights, their origins, status, training, military exploits and adventures, sumptuously illustrated throughout.Publisher: Anness Publishin...

Explore the history of the British Isles in this celebration of its monarchs, and the development of its fine architectural legacy. The first half ...

Britain's royal, architectural and historic heritage is celebrated in this compendium guide to one of the world's leading monarchies, with over 100...

Reducere. "one of the most popular books ever published in the United States and the standard work on classical mythology for nearly a century"-Edith Hamilto...

Reducere. "one of the most popular books ever published in the United States and the standard work on classical mythology for nearly a century"-Edith Hamilto...

For two thousand years, the pope has been the acknowledged head of the Roman Catholic Church. As the direct successor of St Peter, he holds a uniqu...

This book will be of interest to those who know little about medieval gardens and to those with more knowledge.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuth...

PIRATES AND THEIR TREASURE IN NEW ENGLAND AND ON CAPE COD. Who were they and why were they here? The Golden Age on Cape Cod in New England was betw...

Reducere. DescriptionKaye is an ordinary boy who likes exploring and dreams of being a legendary knight like his father. But good knights are hard to find in...

DescriptionThe Livre des faits de Jacques de Lalaing (Book of the Deeds of Jacques de Lalaing), a famous Flemish illuminated manuscript, relays the...

DescriptionThe resplendent image of the medieval knight is symbolised by his sword, a lethal weapon on the battlefield and a badge of chivalry in t...

Reducere. A thorough examination of the history of the Templars in Spain and Portugal - Explores the mysteries surrounding the location of Templar enclaves -...

Reducere. "Brings to life the fight world of that era. Mr. Mitchell's account is full of memorably drawn scenes, and the stories we haven't heard before make...

From the early years of steam power to today's awe inspiring high-speed passenger trains, this book spans nearly two centuries of locomotive histor...

Reducere. The history, heritage, and architectural significance of Toronto's most notable theatres and movie houses. Movie houses first started popping up ar...

An investigation into three of the best-known cases tried under the Court of Chivalry reveals much about gentry military society.Publisher: Boydell...

*Includes pictures*Includes medieval accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingFor centuries, Christians and Muslims...

Reducere. This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base f...

Alongside the familiar pitched battles, regular sieges, and large-scale manoeuvres, medieval and early modern wars also involved assassination, abd...

Reducere. Regarded by his contemporaries as one of television's premier comedy creators, Nat Hiken was the driving creative force behind the classic 1950s an...

Reducere. This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base f...

Pirates, Buccaneers, The Republic and The Caribbean, we cover everything you need to know about the Golden Age of Piracy. Uncover the true stories ...

Reducere. Besides offering a necessary crash course on the history of the Knights Templar, this book highlights one of the most important documents from the ...

Reducere. Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. DescriptionThink you know everything about Pirates? Fascination with Pirates has for centuries driven stories of heroic proportions--true, exaggera...

*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of medieval battles *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading In the time period betw...

Hinduism is often called the world's oldest living major religion, and this beautifully illustrated history is an excellent introduction to the sub...

Reducere. Description"A" is for Adamski is your ultimate resource guide to the early UFO contactees and their encounters with such interplanetary ambassadors...

Reducere. The mission: Become the most skilled, highly-trained, and deadliest fighter pilots in the world. The place: TOP GUN In the darkest days of the Viet...

How the Golden Age of transatlantic travel between the wars transformed women's lives across all classes - a vivid portrait of life on-board the ic...

When this book first appeared in 1972, Karsten, a former naval officer, was taken to task for its portrayal of the Naval Academy and the officer co...

Reducere. 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 A...

A vivid account of the men and women who revealed the treasures of Ancient Egypt to the world, from the first decipherment of hieroglyphics to the ...

The ultimate cat book with 512 descriptive pages of breeds, expert advice and imagesPublisher: Anness PublishingAuthor(s): Rosie PilbeamIllustratio...

An examination of the ways in which the fluid concept of "chivalry" has been used and appropriated after the Middle Ages.Publisher: Boydell & Brewe...

The professional and personal lives of the pioneers of an enduring magazine.Publisher: WW Norton & CoAuthor(s): Thomas VinciguerraIllustration(s): ...

Reducere. The inside story of the legendary advertising agency, Doyle Dane Bernbach, and its founder, Bill Bernbach, as told by the former public relations d...

Reducere. Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. The astonishing last days of the Russian imperial dynastyThe principal work in this special Leonaur edition caused a sensation when it was first pu...

A sumptuous visual feast of society holidaying when foreign travel was the preserve of only the elite

Reducere. Restrain - Torture - Execute While such practices may seem barbaric in our modern day "civilized" society, in medieval times brutal devices of rest...

Reducere. DescriptionForbidden Fruit: The Golden Age of the Exploitation Film offers the first thorough examination of the exploitation cinema while capturin...