Eleventh-century Europe was diverse and fast-changing. Historians have often debated this change through two sets of competing arguments, one about the shifting role of the Church and the Papacy, and the other about the rise of castellan lords and a proliferation in violence. Yet these arguments about 'Church Reform' and 'Feudal Revolution' only really apply to one part of Europe, the Latin West. This book takes its cue from contemporary perceptions of Europe, and includes Byzantium (or Ea...

In "The Mother's Manual of Children's Diseases," Charles West provides a comprehensive guide to the common ailments that afflict children, marked by a clear and accessible literary style suitable for a lay audience. The book reflects the prevailing medical understandings of the 19th century and combines sound clinical knowledge with practical advice. West meticulously outlines various diseases, their symptoms, and suggested treatments, making a significant contribution to pediatric medicin...

The Fall of a Carolingian Kingdom investigates how the first royal divorce scandal led to the collapse of a kingdom, changing the fate of medieval Europe. Through a set of annotated translations of key contemporary sources, the book presents the downfall of the Frankish kingdom of Lotharingia as a case study in early medieval politics, equipping readers to develop their own independent interpretations.The book tracks the twists and turns of the scandal as it unfolded over ...

The profound changes that took place between 800 and 1100 in the transition from Carolingian to post-Carolingian Europe have long been the subject of vigorous historical controversy. Looking beyond the notion of a 'Feudal Revolution', this book reveals that a radical shift in the patterns of social organisation did occur in this period, but as a continuation of processes unleashed by Carolingian reform, rather than Carolingian political failure. Focusing on the Frankish lands between the r...

Capetian France 987–1328 is an authoritative overview of the country’s development across four centuries, with a focus on changes to the political, religious, social and cultural climate during this period.When Hugh Capet took the throne of France in 987, his powers were weak and insignificant, but from an inauspicious beginning he founded a dynasty that was to last over 300 years and that came to dominate western Europe. This carefully updated third edition draws extensiv...

This book provides an applied, interdisciplinary approach to an understanding of the key social determinants of health, essential at a time of increasing inequalities and reductions in existing NHS services and local authority budgets.A person's health and wellbeing is influenced by a spectrum of socioeconomic, cultural, living and working conditions, social and community networks and lifestyle choices. Based on the 'rainbow model' of the social determinants of health, chapters fro...

West! tells of when Josephine Hamilton went West to visit her friend, Betty, she met Brannon -- a "good-guy/bad-guy" -- and "Satan" Latimer, ruthless, handsome, and fascinating, both of whom taught her a thing or two. This is Seltzer at the top of his game. Written mid-career, it shows mature character-development, narrative, and story. Fast-paced and action-packed, it is sure to satisfy fans of classic cowboy novels.Charles Alden Seltzer ...

Mountain man Joe Fox reluctantly led a group of settlers through the Rockies--and into the clutches of Max Starbeau, who traveled with the party until he was able to commit theft and murder--and kidnap Joe's girl. Now, Joe Fox is forging a new trail--of vengeance!

In this action-packed, Spur Award–winning western series opener, an army scout must find two lost newlyweds in a land where he’s as good as dead.To start their new life together, Jamie Pratt and his young bride join a westward wagon train bound for the Rocky Mountains. They get as far as Helena when their unscrupulous wagon master deserts them, leaving them as good as dead in a godforsaken, blood-scorched land. The other settlers agree to set stakes where they are,...

A former soldier must survive a journey more treacherous than any war in this novel from Spur Award-winning author Charles G. West.Joel McAllister is a lieutenant in the Confederate Army—or at least he was, until Lee surrendered. Now he’s determined to get as far away from war as possible, somewhere beyond North and South and maybe somewhere with some gold: Idaho Territory.Accompanied by his steadfast sergeant, Riley, the two former soldiers travel westward...

IDLE HANDSAlways dependable, brothers Logan and Billy Cross have worked the same cattle drive since they were teenagers. Now that they’re men, their boss is retiring, and they’re out of a job. He sends them to Fort Pierre in the Dakota Territory, recommending they join up with a horse drive to Sturgis.But the Crosses’ journey takes a dark turn when they enter a saloon to meet their prospective boss. After Billy foolishly smiles at someone else’s woman, he d...

Mountain man Trace McCall has seen enough of “civilization” to be content with a simple existence living off the land. He keeps mostly to himself—except for visiting with pretty neighbor Jamie Tresh and occasionally crossing paths with the local Blackfeet tribe.But forces beyond his control are about to put Trace’s peaceful life on the line.Trouble starts when he decides to help some homesteaders make their way to Fort Bridger. The journey puts Trace on the wrong side of two...