Death had an important and pervasive presence in the middle ages. It was a theme in medieval public life, finding expression both in literature and art. The beliefs and procedures accompanying death were both complex and fascinating. Christopher Daniell's appproach to this subject is unusual 1n bringing together knowledge accumulated from historical, archaeological and literary sources. The book includes the very latest research, both of the author and of others working in this area. The result is a comprehensive and vivid picture of the entire phenomenon of medieval death and burial.
Death had an important and pervasive presence in the middle ages. It was a theme in medieval public life, finding expression both in literature and ar...
This is a comprehensive picture of the entire phenomenon of medieval death and burial covering the years 1066-1550. Christopher Daniell's approach to this subject brings together knowledge accumulated from historical, archaeological and literary sources. The book includes mid-to-late-1990s research, both of the author and of others working in this area.
This is a comprehensive picture of the entire phenomenon of medieval death and burial covering the years 1066-1550. Christopher Daniell's approach to ...
From Norman Conquest to Magna Carta is a wide-ranging history of England from 1066 to 1215. Starting with the build-up to the Battle of Hastings and ending with the Magna Carta, Christopher Daniell traces the profound change England underwent in the meantime, from religion through court life to arts and architecture. This survey uses a combination of original sources and sharp analysis to trace England's transformation after 1066. The Papacy became powerful enough to proclaim Crusades or challenge kings. The new monastic orders revitalised Christianity in England and spread European learning...
From Norman Conquest to Magna Carta is a wide-ranging history of England from 1066 to 1215. Starting with the build-up to the Battle of Hastings and e...
Presents a visual survey of Britain from the Roman occupation to 1485. This volume tells the story of the British Isles, and makes visually accessible the varied and often complex world of Middle Ages. It depicts the spatial distribution of key events and buildings between 1066 and 1485, as well as providing the relevant Anglo-Saxon background.
Presents a visual survey of Britain from the Roman occupation to 1485. This volume tells the story of the British Isles, and makes visually accessible...
The Atlas of Early Modern Britain presents a unique visual survey of British history from the end of the Wars of the Roses through to the accession of George I in 1715.
Featuring 117 maps, accompanied throughout by straightforward commentary and analysis, the atlas begins with a geographical section embracing England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales and providing clear orientation for the reader. It then focuses separately on the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, dividing its coverage of each into four key themes:
Geography and Counties Outlining in detail how Britain s geography was...
The Atlas of Early Modern Britain presents a unique visual survey of British history from the end of the Wars of the Roses through to the accession...
