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Origins of the Witches’ Sabbath

by Michael D. Bailey ...

Series series Magic in History Sourcebooks
While the perception of magic as harmful is age-old, the notion of witches gathering together in large numbers, overtly worshiping demons, and receiving instruction in how to work harmful magic as part of a conspiratorial plot against Christian society was an innovation of the early fifteenth century. The sources collected in this book reveal this concept in its formative stages.The idea that ... Read more

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While the perception of magic as harmful is age-old, the notion of witches gathering together in large numbers, overtly worshiping demons, and receiving instruction in how to work harmful magic as part of a conspiratorial plot against Christian society was an innovation of the early fifteenth century. The sources collected in this book reveal this concept in its formative stages.The idea that
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Vlad the Impaler: A Life From Beginning to End

by Hourly History ...

The character Count Dracula is well-known throughout the world. He is a dark, seductive, pale man wearing a cape. His gaze is quite literally captivating, and he has the strength of ten men. The story, written by Bram Stoker in 1897, has been retold hundreds of times, but is there a historical figure upon whom the character is based? Is there really a Dracula? Many scholars argue that Vlad III ... Read more

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Vikings

by History Nerds ...

Series Book 1 - The History of the Vikings
Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings, the legendary Norse seafarers who transformed the history of Europe during the Viking Age. This engaging history book explores the daring voyages, epic battles, and rich culture of the Scandinavian warriors who sailed across the seas from the 8th to the 11th century.From their homeland in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, Viking explorers ventured across ... Read more

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Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings, the legendary Norse seafarers who transformed the history of Europe during the Viking Age. This engaging history book explores the daring voyages, epic battles, and rich culture of the Scandinavian warriors who sailed across the seas from the 8th to the 11th century.From their homeland in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, Viking explorers ventured across
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L'uomo medievale

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by Jacques Le Goff ...

"L'uomo e gli uomini, gli uomini nella società dell'Occidente cristiano, nelle loro principali funzioni (ossia nei tratti essenziali, ma anche nella concretezza del loro status sociale, del loro mestiere, della loro professione), al tempo di un dittico medievale che nella prima faccia mostra il prodigioso sviluppo della Cristianità fra l'anno Mille e il secolo XIII, mentre la seconda rappresenta ... Read more

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"L'uomo e gli uomini, gli uomini nella società dell'Occidente cristiano, nelle loro principali funzioni (ossia nei tratti essenziali, ma anche nella concretezza del loro status sociale, del loro mestiere, della loro professione), al tempo di un dittico medievale che nella prima faccia mostra il prodigioso sviluppo della Cristianità fra l'anno Mille e il secolo XIII, mentre la seconda rappresenta
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A Bond Undone

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by Jin Yong ...

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Series series Legends of the Condor Heroes
THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 100 MILLION COPIES SOLD."Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined" Nick Frisch, New Yorker"Like every fairy tale you're ever loved, imbued with jokes and epic grandeur. ... Read more

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THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 100 MILLION COPIES SOLD."Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined" Nick Frisch, New Yorker"Like every fairy tale you're ever loved, imbued with jokes and epic grandeur.
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A Hero Born

the bestselling Chinese fantasy phenomenon

by Jin Yong ...

Translated by Anna Holmwood ...

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The Black Death in the Fourteenth Century

by I.F.C. Hecker ...

The black death is thought to have started in China, and travelled along the Silk Road to reach Crimea by 1346. From there, it was probably carried by Oriental rat fleas living on the black rats that were regular passengers on merchant ships, it spread throughout the Mediterranean and Europe. The Black Death is estimated to have killed 3060 percent of Europe's population,reducing the world's ... Read more

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The black death is thought to have started in China, and travelled along the Silk Road to reach Crimea by 1346. From there, it was probably carried by Oriental rat fleas living on the black rats that were regular passengers on merchant ships, it spread throughout the Mediterranean and Europe. The Black Death is estimated to have killed 3060 percent of Europe's population,reducing the world's
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Robert the Bruce

Hero of Scotland

by History Nerds ...

Series series Celtic Heroes and Legends
Discover the extraordinary life of Robert the Bruce, the warrior-king who led Scotland to freedom and became one of the greatest heroes in Scottish history.This compelling historical biography explores the dramatic rise of Robert the Bruce during the turbulent Wars of Scottish Independence. From political struggle and betrayal to battlefield triumph, follow the remarkable journey of the man who ... Read more

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Discover the extraordinary life of Robert the Bruce, the warrior-king who led Scotland to freedom and became one of the greatest heroes in Scottish history.This compelling historical biography explores the dramatic rise of Robert the Bruce during the turbulent Wars of Scottish Independence. From political struggle and betrayal to battlefield triumph, follow the remarkable journey of the man who
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The Crusades: From Beginning to End

by Henry Freeman ...

The CrusadesMuch has been written and much has been omitted when it comes to the Crusades; especially in modern parlance. Many talking heads in recent times have conjured up the specter of the Crusades as if it should be a source of great shame and disgust for Western Civilization. And with even President Obama drawing odd parallels in light of the beheadings of ISIS; many are wondering once again ... Read more

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The CrusadesMuch has been written and much has been omitted when it comes to the Crusades; especially in modern parlance. Many talking heads in recent times have conjured up the specter of the Crusades as if it should be a source of great shame and disgust for Western Civilization. And with even President Obama drawing odd parallels in light of the beheadings of ISIS; many are wondering once again
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The Mongol Storm

Making and Breaking Empires in the Medieval Near East

by Nicholas Morton ...

'Brain-stretching . . . pulsating . . . irresistable' The Sunday Times'Deeply researched and elegantly written - essential reading' Dan Jones'Erudite, often thrilling and much-needed' Daily TelegraphHow the Mongol invasions of the Near East reshaped the balance of world power in the Middle Ages.For centuries, the Crusades have been central to the story of the medieval Near ... ... Read more

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'Brain-stretching . . . pulsating . . . irresistable' The Sunday Times'Deeply researched and elegantly written - essential reading' Dan Jones'Erudite, often thrilling and much-needed' Daily TelegraphHow the Mongol invasions of the Near East reshaped the balance of world power in the Middle Ages.For centuries, the Crusades have been central to the story of the medieval Near ...
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1453

The Holy War for Constantinople and the Clash of Islam and the West

by Roger Crowley ...

A gripping exploration of the fall of Constantinople and its connection to the world we live in today.The fall of Constantinople in 1453 signaled a shift in history and the end of the Byzantium Empire. Roger Crowley's comprehensive account of the battle between Mehmet II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and Constantine XI, the 57th emperor of Byzantium, illuminates the period in history that was a ... Read more

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A gripping exploration of the fall of Constantinople and its connection to the world we live in today.The fall of Constantinople in 1453 signaled a shift in history and the end of the Byzantium Empire. Roger Crowley's comprehensive account of the battle between Mehmet II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and Constantine XI, the 57th emperor of Byzantium, illuminates the period in history that was a
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I monaci

by Giovanni Miccoli ...

Monaci e monasteri hanno cessato da tempo di far parte della comune esperienza degli abitanti d'Europa. Non hanno cessato di esistere ma non figurano più tra gli incontri ordinari e ricorrenti del suo paesaggio storico. Solo ne restano qua e là le imponenti vestigia: mascherate nelle città, dove le vecchie chiese abbaziali sono state occupate e deformate da altri officianti e gli immensi conventi ... Read more

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Monaci e monasteri hanno cessato da tempo di far parte della comune esperienza degli abitanti d'Europa. Non hanno cessato di esistere ma non figurano più tra gli incontri ordinari e ricorrenti del suo paesaggio storico. Solo ne restano qua e là le imponenti vestigia: mascherate nelle città, dove le vecchie chiese abbaziali sono state occupate e deformate da altri officianti e gli immensi conventi
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Η ΚΑΤΑΓΩΓΗ ΤΩΝ ΒΥΖΑΝΤΙΝΩΝ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΩΝ

by EMMANOUIL N. KARAKOSTAS ...

Η μελέτη πραγματεύεται την καταγωγή των Βυζαντινών Αυτοκρατόρων, βασισμένη σε ιστορικές πηγές καθώς και βιβλιογραφία από νεώτερους ιστορικούς, κυρίως του 20ου αιώνα. Απαρτίζεται από επτά κεφάλαια, στα οποία διακρίνονται ανά ομάδες οι Αυτοκράτορες και τίθεται προς έρευνα η καταγωγή τους. Το πρώτο κεφάλαιο πραγματεύεται τους Αυτοκράτορες που κυβέρνησαν από τον Ρωμανό Γ’ Αργυρό (1028) έως το τέλος ... Read more

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Η μελέτη πραγματεύεται την καταγωγή των Βυζαντινών Αυτοκρατόρων, βασισμένη σε ιστορικές πηγές καθώς και βιβλιογραφία από νεώτερους ιστορικούς, κυρίως του 20ου αιώνα. Απαρτίζεται από επτά κεφάλαια, στα οποία διακρίνονται ανά ομάδες οι Αυτοκράτορες και τίθεται προς έρευνα η καταγωγή τους. Το πρώτο κεφάλαιο πραγματεύεται τους Αυτοκράτορες που κυβέρνησαν από τον Ρωμανό Γ’ Αργυρό (1028) έως το τέλος
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Living with Disfigurement in Early Medieval Europe

by Patricia Skinner ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This book is open access under a CC-BY 4.0 license.This book examines social and medical responses to the disfigured face in early medieval Europe, arguing that the study of head and facial injuries can offer a new contribution to the history of early medieval medicine and culture, as well as exploring the language of violence and social interactions. Despite the prevalence of warfare and conflict ... Read more

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This book is open access under a CC-BY 4.0 license.This book examines social and medical responses to the disfigured face in early medieval Europe, arguing that the study of head and facial injuries can offer a new contribution to the history of early medieval medicine and culture, as well as exploring the language of violence and social interactions. Despite the prevalence of warfare and conflict
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Politics, Kingship, and Poetry in Medieval South India

Moonset on Sunrise Mountain

by Whitney Cox ...

In this compelling new study, Whitney Cox presents a fundamental re-imagining of the politics of pre-modern India through the reinterpretation of the contested accession of Kulottunga I (r.1070–1120) as the ruler of the imperial Chola dynasty. By focusing on this complex event and its ramifications over time, Cox traces far-reaching transformations throughout the kingdom and beyond. Through a ... Read more

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In this compelling new study, Whitney Cox presents a fundamental re-imagining of the politics of pre-modern India through the reinterpretation of the contested accession of Kulottunga I (r.1070–1120) as the ruler of the imperial Chola dynasty. By focusing on this complex event and its ramifications over time, Cox traces far-reaching transformations throughout the kingdom and beyond. Through a
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The Chronographia

by Michael Psellus ...

A history of the Byzantine emperors during the century leading up to Psellos' own time. It covers the reigns of fourteen emperors and empresses, beginning with the almost 50-year-long reign of Basil II, the "Bulgar-Slayer" (976–1025), and ending some time during the reign of Michael VII Doukas (1071–1078). ... Read more

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A history of the Byzantine emperors during the century leading up to Psellos' own time. It covers the reigns of fourteen emperors and empresses, beginning with the almost 50-year-long reign of Basil II, the "Bulgar-Slayer" (976–1025), and ending some time during the reign of Michael VII Doukas (1071–1078).
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The Devil’s Historians

How Modern Extremists Abuse the Medieval Past

by Amy Kaufman, Paul Sturtevant ...

Amy S. Kaufman and Paul B. Sturtevant examine the many ways in which the medieval past has been manipulated to promote discrimination, oppression, and murder. Tracing the fetish for “medieval times” behind toxic ideologies like nationalism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, misogyny, and white supremacy, Kaufman and Sturtevant show us how the Middle Ages have been twisted for political purposes in every ... Read more

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Amy S. Kaufman and Paul B. Sturtevant examine the many ways in which the medieval past has been manipulated to promote discrimination, oppression, and murder. Tracing the fetish for “medieval times” behind toxic ideologies like nationalism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, misogyny, and white supremacy, Kaufman and Sturtevant show us how the Middle Ages have been twisted for political purposes in every
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Carlo Magno

Un padre dell'Europa

by Alessandro Barbero ...

Ecco una biografia estremamente piacevole da leggere, dallo straordinario piglio narrativo. Chiara Frugoni I tempi lontani in cui lEuropa era priva di strade e piena di paludi, finalmente sottratti alle nebbie delle nostre memorie scolastiche, in un saggio che si fa leggere come un romanzo. Laura Lilli, la Repubblica Nel giorno di Natale dellanno 800 Carlo Magno viene incoronato imperatore. Un ... Read more

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Ecco una biografia estremamente piacevole da leggere, dallo straordinario piglio narrativo. Chiara Frugoni I tempi lontani in cui lEuropa era priva di strade e piena di paludi, finalmente sottratti alle nebbie delle nostre memorie scolastiche, in un saggio che si fa leggere come un romanzo. Laura Lilli, la Repubblica Nel giorno di Natale dellanno 800 Carlo Magno viene incoronato imperatore. Un
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Boudica: Queen of the Iceni

Women of War, #1

by History Nerds ...

Series Book 1 - Women of War
In the first captivating installment of the "Women of War" series, delve into the extraordinary life and legacy of one of history's most remarkable female warriors, Boudica. Unveil the untold story of this fierce and indomitable queen who defied the mighty Roman Empire in a quest for justice, freedom, and the survival of her people.In the heart of ancient Britannia, a land teeming with tribal ... Read more

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In the first captivating installment of the "Women of War" series, delve into the extraordinary life and legacy of one of history's most remarkable female warriors, Boudica. Unveil the untold story of this fierce and indomitable queen who defied the mighty Roman Empire in a quest for justice, freedom, and the survival of her people.In the heart of ancient Britannia, a land teeming with tribal
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A History of the Franks

by Gregory of Tours ...

Saint Gregory of Tours (November 30, c. 538 November 17, 594) was a Gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of Tours, which made him a leading prelate of Gaul. He was born Georgius Florentius, later adding the name Gregorius in honour of his maternal great-grandfather.He wrote in form of late Vulgar Latin; however, it has been argued that this was a deliberate ploy to ensure his works would reach a wide ... Read more

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Saint Gregory of Tours (November 30, c. 538 November 17, 594) was a Gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of Tours, which made him a leading prelate of Gaul. He was born Georgius Florentius, later adding the name Gregorius in honour of his maternal great-grandfather.He wrote in form of late Vulgar Latin; however, it has been argued that this was a deliberate ploy to ensure his works would reach a wide
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Storia economica e sociale del Medioevo

by Henri Pirenne ...

Introduzione di Ludovico GattoTraduzione di Maurizio GrassoEdizione integraleAccolta con grande entusiasmo alla sua pubblicazione, recensita da studiosi come Marc Bloch e Lucien Febvre, la Storia economica e sociale del Medioevo è una delle opere più significative di Pirenne e un modello fondamentale per tutta la successiva storiografia dell’“età di mezzo”. Il punto d’avvio della sua ricerca è da ... Read more

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Introduzione di Ludovico GattoTraduzione di Maurizio GrassoEdizione integraleAccolta con grande entusiasmo alla sua pubblicazione, recensita da studiosi come Marc Bloch e Lucien Febvre, la Storia economica e sociale del Medioevo è una delle opere più significative di Pirenne e un modello fondamentale per tutta la successiva storiografia dell’“età di mezzo”. Il punto d’avvio della sua ricerca è da
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Lost Kingdom

A History of Russian Nationalism from Ivan the Great to Vladimir Putin

by Serhii Plokhy ...

An astonishingly wide-ranging history of Russian nationalism chronicling Russia's yearning for Empire and how it has affected its politics for centuriesIn 2014, Russia annexed Crimea and attempted to seize a portion of Ukraine. While the world watched in outrage, this violation of national sovereignty was in fact only the latest iteration of a centuries-long effort to expand Russian boundaries and ... Read more

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An astonishingly wide-ranging history of Russian nationalism chronicling Russia's yearning for Empire and how it has affected its politics for centuriesIn 2014, Russia annexed Crimea and attempted to seize a portion of Ukraine. While the world watched in outrage, this violation of national sovereignty was in fact only the latest iteration of a centuries-long effort to expand Russian boundaries and
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Malleus Maleficarum (Illustrated Edition)

by Heinrich Kramer & James Sprenger ...

James Sprenger (also Jacob, Jakob, Jacobus, 1436/1438 6 December 1495) was a German priest. He was born in Rheinfelden. He was named in the 1484 papal bull Summis desiderantes of Pope Innocent VIII. Popular opinion makes Sprenger the co-author of the Malleus Maleficarum. All editions after 1519 named him as Heinrich Kramer's collaborator. It has been claimed that Sprenger was not interested in ... Read more

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James Sprenger (also Jacob, Jakob, Jacobus, 1436/1438 6 December 1495) was a German priest. He was born in Rheinfelden. He was named in the 1484 papal bull Summis desiderantes of Pope Innocent VIII. Popular opinion makes Sprenger the co-author of the Malleus Maleficarum. All editions after 1519 named him as Heinrich Kramer's collaborator. It has been claimed that Sprenger was not interested in
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Warriors of God

Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in the Third Crusade

by James Reston Jr. ...

Acclaimed author James Reston, Jr.'s Warriors of Godis the rich and engaging account of the Third Crusade (1187-1192), a conflict that would shape world history for centuries and which can still be felt in the Middle East and throughout the world today. James Reston, Jr. offers a gripping narrative of the epic battle that left Jerusalem in Muslim hands until the twentieth century, bringing an ... Read more

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Acclaimed author James Reston, Jr.'s Warriors of Godis the rich and engaging account of the Third Crusade (1187-1192), a conflict that would shape world history for centuries and which can still be felt in the Middle East and throughout the world today. James Reston, Jr. offers a gripping narrative of the epic battle that left Jerusalem in Muslim hands until the twentieth century, bringing an
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Origins of the Witches’ Sabbath

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The Black Death in the Fourteenth Century

Robert the Bruce

The Crusades: From Beginning to End

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Η ΚΑΤΑΓΩΓΗ ΤΩΝ ΒΥΖΑΝΤΙΝΩΝ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΩΝ

Living with Disfigurement in Early Medieval Europe

Politics, Kingship, and Poetry in Medieval South India

The Chronographia

The Devil’s Historians

Carlo Magno

Boudica: Queen of the Iceni

A History of the Franks

Storia economica e sociale del Medioevo

Lost Kingdom

Malleus Maleficarum (Illustrated Edition)

Warriors of God