Charlemagne (Charles the Great) the Hero of Two Nations
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Henry William Carless Davis Books
A distinguished British historian whose work significantly shaped the understanding of medieval England. His scholarship is characterized by meticulous research into archival sources and a rigorous analytical approach. He is particularly celebrated for his comprehensive study of Norman and Angevin England, which became a foundational text for the period. Beyond his own writings, he made substantial contributions to editorial projects, including the revision of classical texts and scholarly compilations, enhancing the accessibility of historical scholarship.
Medieval England
- 634 pages
- 23 hours of reading
This classic companion to English medieval history, first published in 1928 by Oxford University Press, is comprised of over eighteen essays by renowned historians such as Francis Pierrepont Barnard and Sir Charles Oman.With over 350 black-and-white illustrations, the essays range from architecture, costume, the Church and education, to art, trade and commerce, heraldry and town and country life.Each fascinating essay takes the reader through the medieval period. For instance, the essay on civil costume discusses costumes from the Anglo-Saxon, Norman and Plantagenet periods to the Tudor age; and that on art from Anglo-Saxon art to the influence of the Italian Renaissance. This book will appeal to the historian and general reader alike. (Bibliography and reference lists following each chapter; Glossary and Index appended.)(from the front end flap)
Balliol College
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading