The Ancient Ways of Wessex: Travel and Communication in an Early Medieval Landscape, Paperback - Alexander Langlands

The Ancient Ways of Wessex tells the story of Wessex's roads in the early medieval period, at the point at which they first emerge in the historica...

An exploration of small early folk communities prior to the eleventh century, showing their development and sophistication.Publisher: Boydell & Bre...

A revelatory uncovering of a vanished agricultural way of life by nature writer Sally Coulthard.Publisher: Head of ZeusAuthor(s): Sally CoulthardIl...

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...

How traditional crafts are about more than just the making. Popular TV historian Alexander Langlands explores the lost traditions of medieval craft...

A thorough look at what the Irish of the early medieval period would have eaten. An extensively researched work and a comprehensive analysis of the...

Reducere. DescriptionFifty Early Medieval Things introduces readers to the material culture of late antique and early medieval Europe, north Africa, and west...

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Prophecy, Fate and Memory in the Early and Medieval Celtic World brings together a collection of studies that closely explore aspects of culture an...

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This interdisciplinary edited collection draws early modern art and material culture into the discussion of the "oceanic turn" in cultural studies,...

Reducere. DescriptionThis book by Anatoliy Anshin documents the life of famous Japanese swordsman Yamaoka Tesshu and his historical role in the end of the To...

Reducere. Enjoy the beautiful curated photographs (in color) of Rome in ItalyThe photos captures the quintessential stunning landmarks, scenery and architect...

An examination of the role of Winchester as the heart of royal power in early medieval England.Publisher: Oxbow BooksIllustration(s): B/wNumber of ...

This study will appeal to students and scholars of literature, history, and culture who are interested in Rome's persistence in medieval and early ...

Publisher: Fircone Books LtdAuthor(s): Karen JohnsonIllustration(s): Colour photographs; Colour photographs; Colour photographs; Colour photographs...

Pigs were an integral part of society in the medieval West. Historian Jamie Kreiner demonstrates how the working relationships between humans and p...

Studies the work of the Anglo-Welsh poet and artist David Jones (1895-1974) to explore how modern British poetry has engaged with the early medieva...

Reducere. If you want to discover the captivating history of the Wessex, then keep reading...The Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex was created through conquest b...

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Wessex, then keep reading...The Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex was created through conquest b...

Bill Schindler takes us deep into his lifetime of archaeological research to show us why and how our dietary choices and cooking techniques need to...

This book offers a new assessment of early Christianity in south-west Britain from the fourth to the tenth centuries, a rich period which includes ...

Provocative new investigation into the shadowy figure of Gildas, his influence and representation.Publisher: Boydell & Brewer LtdAuthor(s): Stephen...

Reducere. For many years scholars have sought to explain why the European states that emerged in the period before the French Revolution developed along such...

Ancient Trees in the Landscape is the outcome of many years research into the history of trees in Norfolk, and represents the first detailed, publi...

Publisher: Fircone Books LtdAuthor(s): Karen JohnsonIllustration(s): Over 200 colour photographs & 27 mapsNumber of pages: 256Collection: Walking t...

Description*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "There is nothing imposs...

This volume brings together environmental and human perspectives, engages with both historians and scientists, and, being mindful that environments...

This unique book explores the history of Cumbria via ten ancient routes that wind through some of the most spectacular parts of the Lake District a...

In the Canterbury Tales series, the Knight's Tale reveals disturbing and macabre eventsPublisher: Headline Publishing GroupAuthor(s): Paul DohertyN...

What did it mean to keep a secret in early medieval England? It was a period during which the experience of secrecy was intensely bound to the beli...

This Element covers the art produced in early medieval England from the departure of the Romans to the early twelfth century, an art that shows the...

Reducere. In the fourth century BC three conflicting points of view in Chinese philosophy received classic expression: the Taoist, the Confucianist, and the ...

Igniting a new field of scholarly inquiry, this pioneering book introduces cybernetic thinking to politics and organizational studies to explore th...

Reducere. Transoxania, Khurasan, and ?ukharistan - which comprise large parts of today's Central Asia - have long been an important frontier zone. In the lat...

DescriptionIn The Captive Sea, Daniel Hershenzon explores the entangled histories of Muslim and Christian captives--and, by extension, of the Spani...

Studies the work of the Anglo-Welsh poet and artist David Jones (1895-1974) to explore how modern British poetry has engaged with the early medieva...

Essays reconsidering key topics in the history of late medieval Scotland and northern England.Publisher: Boydell & Brewer LtdIllustration(s): 6 Map...