Medieval England - A Social History and Archaeology from the Conquest to 1600 AD
"Medieval England" provides a vital and fascinating historical context for medieval archaeology. Colin Platt's archaeological expertise and use of historical sources combine to form a rich cross-disciplinary study. His resulting vision of England medieval society is challenging and often unexpected. The book is divided into seven periods, from the Norman Conquest in 1066 to the aftermath of the Black Death and finally up to 1600 and the reorientation of English society under the Tudors.
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 ...
David Dimbleby tells the story of Britain through its art and treasure. The first part of the chronicle begins with the Roman invasion and ends with the Norman Conquest.
The First Way of War: American War Making on the Frontier, 1607-1814
This book explores the evolution of Americans' first way of war, to show how war waged again Indian noncombatant population and agricultural resources became the method early Americans' employed and, ultimately, defined their military heritage. The sanguinary story of the American conquest of the Indian peoples east of the Mississippi River helps demonstrate how early Americans embraced warfare shaped by extravagant violence and focused on conquest.
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Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith: Skyborn
A Jedi ambush leaves the Sith ship Omen marooned on a remote alien world, its survivors at the mercy of their desolate surroundings and facing almost certain death. But Sith will no more bow before the whims of fate than they will yield to the weapons of their enemies. And Omen's cunning commander Yaru Korsin will let nothing keep him and his crew from returning to the stars and rejoining the Sith order's conquest of the galaxy. Murdering his own brother has proven Korsin's ruthless resolve--but now an entire race stands in his way.
