Larousse Encyclopedia of Music
- 576 pages
- 21 hours of reading
Magnificent pictures; well-researched, readable, thorough text (only one volume, too). Contains good bibliography.
Geoffrey Hindley Books
Geoffrey Hindley was a distinguished author and lecturer whose work illuminated European culture and medieval social history. His scholarship delved into subjects such as Magna Carta and the history of music, offering readers profound insights into the past. Hindley's academic career saw him lecture internationally, sharing his knowledge and passion for the medieval world with diverse audiences. His enduring legacy lies in his ability to bring the Middle Ages to life through engaging prose and meticulous analysis.
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Book by Geoffrey Hindley
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- 160 pages
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- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
"Many people saw the Crusades as pilgrimages, many believed they were doing the will of God, and many too went for the booty. This was an institution that for more than five centuries punctuated European history, troubled Christian consciences and embittered Muslim attitudes towards the West, Geoffrey Hindley takes us from the Middle East and Muslim Spain to the pagan Baltic when 'Crusaders' reclaimed or extended Europe's frontiers, and offers lively portraits of major personalities who took part, from Godfrey of Bouillon, the first Latin ruler of Jerusalem, to Etienne the visionary French peasant boy who inspired the tragic 'Children's Crusade'." "Addressing aspects rarely considered, Hindley's penetrating study sheds light on some of the most pressing issues of religious division and shows how the Crusades helped to shape Europe, the modern world and relations between Christian and Muslim countries to this day."--Book jacket.
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- 232 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Błyskawiczny awans, podboje, intrygi, rycerskość i honor - oto opowieść o jednym z najsłynniejszych wodzów w historii świata.W długiej historii konfrontacji chrześcijańskiego Zachodu ze światem islamu Saladyn jest jedną z nielicznych postaci, które nawet wrogowie darzyli szacunkiem. W XII wieku... číst celé
The Larousse Encyclopedia of Music
- 576 pages
- 21 hours of reading
A guide to all the major musical forms, from the classical music to the great composers, to contemporary jazz and the living tradition of folk music.
