A British medievalist whose work delves into the High Middle Ages in Europe, with a particular focus on the Normans and Britain's interactions with the continent. His scholarship explores the complexities of this era, examining the unique cultural connections between the island and the mainland. The author's expertise provides deep insight into the political and social dynamics that shaped medieval Britain and its wider world. Readers will appreciate his detailed analysis of key periods and groups that influenced European history.
The book provides an introductory overview of the kingdom of Sicily, founded in 1130 by the Norman king Roger II. It explores the reign of Roger and his descendants, detailing their governance until 1194, when the kingdom fell to Henry VI of Hohenstaufen, Roger's son-in-law. Key themes include the political dynamics of the era and the influence of Norman rule on Sicilian culture and governance.
Reich illustrierte Gesamtschau der Geschichte, Kunst und Lebensform im Mittelalter
2. Auflage. Christian, München, 1984. 240 S. mit zahlr. Bildern u. Karten, Ln. U., Quart Weltatlas der Alten Kulturen
This atlas provides an overview of European history, culture, and society from the fall of the Roman Empire to the discovery of America at the end of the 15th century. The maps illustrate the gradual formation of state borders, the movements of peoples, territorial conquests, the spread of Christianity, and developments in agriculture. For easy navigation, the cultural atlas is supplemented with chronological tables, a glossary of significant terms, a bibliography, a geographical dictionary, and an index.