England and Normandy in the Middle Ages

The histories of England and of Normandy in the middle ages were inextricably linked. England and Normandy in the Middle Ages provides a synoptic view by leading scholars of not only political and military but also of ecclesiastical and cultural links. Taken together these essays provide an up-to-date scholarly account of relations between England and its immediate neighbour.

Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe is a novel by Sir Walter Scott. It was written in 1819, and is set in 12th-century England, an example of historical fiction. Ivanhoe is sometimes given credit for helping to increase popular interest in the Middle Ages in 19th century Europe and America (see Romanticism). John Henry Newman claimed that Scott "had first turned men's minds in the direction of the middle ages," while Carlyle and Ruskin made similar claims to Scott's overwhelming influence over the revival, based primarily on the publication of this novel.

Lords and Lordship in the British Isles in the Late Middle Ages

It is well known that political, economic, and social power in the British Isles in the Middle Ages lay in the hands of a small group of domini-lords. In his final book, the late Sir Rees Davies explores the personalities of these magnates, the nature of their lordship, and the ways in which it was expressed in a diverse and divided region in the period 1272-1422.

A Companion to the Early Middle Ages - Britain and Ireland c. 500 - 1100

Drawing on 28 original essays, A Companion to the Early Middle Ages takes an inclusive approach to the history of Britain and Ireland from c.500 to c.1100 to overcome artificial distinctions of modern national boundaries.

The Mesopotamians: Conquerors Of The Middle East (Ancient Civilizations)

An introduction to the ancient Mesopotamians, their lifestyles, kings, customs, and changes for the future.

 

Who were the Mesopotamians?
Sumerians and the first civilization 
Crops and animals 
Mesopotamian clothing 
Arts, crafts, and temples as part of everyday life ...