Henry I
- 588 pages
- 21 hours of reading
This title paints a portrait of Henry I, son of William the Conqueror. The author vividly describes Henry's life and reign in a time of fundamental change in the Anglo-Norman world. schovat popis
Charles Warren Hollister Books
Charles Warren Hollister was an American author and historian, known for his deep scholarship into British history. His writings are characterized by their thorough research and analytical rigor. He was instrumental in establishing the history department at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
The first of a five volume series, "A History of England." The Making of England, 55 B.C. to 1399 takes a multi-faceted view of English (and to a lesser extent continental European) history from Roman occupation to the High Middle Ages. Includes some photographs and illustrations.
Roots of the western tradition : a short history of the ancient world
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Roots of the Western Tradition is a brief chronological survey that covers the Ancient world in three parts: Prehistoric Europe & Ancient Near East, Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome. Succinct enough to be used with supplements, the coverage is carefully balanced between narrative & interpretation, highlighting historians varying viewpoints on certain issues.
