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Vikings in Europe Vikings in Europe Iben Skibsted Klaesoe The European coastal areas and the lands around the rivers had great importance for the Vikings, who settled in strategic areas and defended themselves - often against other intruding Vikings. This b… OL10302297W
Herfsttij der Middeleeuwen Herfsttij der Middeleeuwen Johan Huizinga *Herfsttij der Middeleeuwen* is het bekendste werk van de historicus Johan Huizinga uit 1919. In het werk presenteert Huizinga het idee dat de overdreven formaliteit en romantiek van het laatmiddele… OL1141875W
A tender age A tender age William F. MacLehose "Beginning in the early thirteenth century, the burial of a child became an event of dramatic consequence. Child death took on a symbolic power, with great concern expressed over the fate of the body… OL13609183W
Empires and barbarians Empires and barbarians P. J. Heather "Here is a fresh, provocative look at how a recognizable Europe came into being in the first millennium AD. With sharp analytic insight, Peter Heather explores the dynamics of migration and social an… OL15470389W
The Oxford illustrated history of medieval Europe The Oxford illustrated history of medieval Europe George Holmes This richly illustrated book tells the story of Europe and the Mediterranean over a thousand years which saw the creation of western civilization. Written by expert scholars and based on the latest r… OL15856323W
The Carolingian world The Carolingian world Marios Costambeys "At its height, the Carolingian empire spanned a million square kilometres of Western Europe--from the English Channel to central Italy and northern Spain, and from the Atlantic to the fringes of mod… OL16114458W
The Oxford dictionary of the Middle Ages The Oxford dictionary of the Middle Ages Robert E. Bjork An essential new reference work covering all aspects of European history, society, and culture from AD 500 to 1500. OL19671311W
Beyond the Northlands Beyond the Northlands Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough In the dying days of the eighth century, the Vikings erupted onto the international stage with brutal raids and slaughter. The medieval Norsemen may be best remembered as monk murderers and village p… OL20046257W
The city in medieval Europe The city in medieval Europe Danielle Watson Read about the rise of many of medieval Europe s greatest cities, from the canals of Venice to the crowded streets of London. Learn how these cities were founded, how they were governed, the trade th… OL20049387W
The Apocalypse in the early Middle Ages The Apocalypse in the early Middle Ages James T. Palmer This groundbreaking study reveals the distinctive impact of apocalyptic ideas about time, evil and power on church and society in the Latin West, c.400-c.1050. Drawing on evidence from late antiquity… OL20973881W
Europe between the oceans Europe between the oceans Barry W. Cunliffe A sensational, interdisciplinary work which entirely reorients our understanding of Europe from 10,000 BC to the time of the Vikings In this magnificent book, distinguished archaeologist Barry Cun… OL2577106W
The rise of Christian Europe The rise of Christian Europe H. R. Trevor-Roper "The steps by which western Europe was able to rise out of the Dark Ages, shake off the Moslem power, inaugurate the twelfth century Renaissance and bring it to full glory two centuries later." OL4147251W
The knights of the crown The knights of the crown D'Arcy Jonathan Dacre Boulton xxv, 540 p. : 24 cm OL5256196W
The mind of the Middle Ages, A.D. 200-1500 The mind of the Middle Ages, A.D. 200-1500 Frederick Binkerd Artz This is the third edition of a near standard survey of the intellectual life of the age of faith. A book on the arts, as on philosophy, politics and other aspects of culture. OL6562965W
The wheels of commerce The wheels of commerce Fernand Braudel TABLE OF CONTENTS: The instruments of exchange. Europe: the wheels of trade at the lowest level -- Europe: the wheels of trade at the highest level -- The world outside Europe -- Concluding hypothese… OL771559W
Europe, hierarchy and revolt, 1320-1450 Europe, hierarchy and revolt, 1320-1450 George Holmes 352 p. : 18 cm OL92764W
The Rise of the Medieval World 500-1300 The Rise of the Medieval World 500-1300 Jana K. Schulman "Beginning in 500 with the fusion of classical, Christian, and Germanic cultures and ending in 1300 with a Europe united by a desire for growth, knowledge, and change, this volume provides basic info… OL9393794W