The Greatest Ancient And Medival History
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War And Peace In Ancient And Medieval History
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Author : Philip de Souza
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2011-03-03
War And Peace In Ancient And Medieval History written by Philip de Souza and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-03 with History categories.
This is a major study of the ideas and practices involved in the making and breaking of peace treaties and truces from Classical Greece to the time of the Crusades. Leading specialists on war and peace in ancient and medieval history examine the creation of peace agreements, and explore the extent to which their terms could be manipulated to serve the interests of one side at the other's expense. The chapters discuss a wide range of uses to which treaties and other peace agreements were put by rulers and military commanders in pursuit of both individual and collective political aims. The book also considers the wider implications of these issues for our understanding of the nature of war and peace in the ancient and medieval periods. This broad-ranging account includes chapters on ancient Persia, the Roman and Byzantine Empires, Anglo-Saxon England and the Vikings.
Great Events From History Ancient And Medieval Series A D 1 950
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Author : Frank Northen Magill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972
Great Events From History Ancient And Medieval Series A D 1 950 written by Frank Northen Magill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with History, Ancient categories.
The History Of The Medieval World From The Conversion Of Constantine To The First Crusade
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Author : Susan Wise Bauer
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2010-02-22
The History Of The Medieval World From The Conversion Of Constantine To The First Crusade written by Susan Wise Bauer and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-22 with History categories.
A masterful narrative of the Middle Ages, when religion became a weapon for kings all over the world. From the schism between Rome and Constantinople to the rise of the T’ang Dynasty, from the birth of Muhammad to the crowning of Charlemagne, this erudite book tells the fascinating, often violent story of kings, generals, and the peoples they ruled. In her earlier work, The History of the Ancient World, Susan Wise Bauer wrote of the rise of kingship based on might. But in the years between the fourth and the twelfth centuries, rulers had to find new justification for their power, and they turned to divine truth or grace to justify political and military action. Right thus replaces might as the engine of empire. Not just Christianity and Islam but the religions of the Persians and the Germans, and even Buddhism, are pressed into the service of the state. This phenomenon—stretching from the Americas all the way to Japan—changes religion, but it also changes the state.
The World S Greatest Books Ancient And Mediaeval History
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Author : Various
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-02-04
The World S Greatest Books Ancient And Mediaeval History written by Various and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-04 with History categories.
"The World's Greatest Books: Ancient and Medieval History" immerses readers in the captivating tales of ancient civilizations. From Gaston Maspero's exploration of Egypt to Flavius Josephus and Henry Milman's insights into Jewish history, the journey continues through the glory of Greece and Rome. Edward Gibbon's epic on the decline of Rome and insights into the Holy Roman Empire are complemented by F.P.G. Guizot's European civilization history. The narrative extends to the medieval world, encompassing Egypt, England, and beyond. "The World's Greatest Books" is a concise yet enriching exploration of the profound tapestry of human history.
Great Lives From History
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Author : Frank Northen Magill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Great Lives From History written by Frank Northen Magill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Biography categories.
A five-volume set of biographical sketches, arranged alphabetically, of 459 individuals whose contributions influenced world culture and the social development of societies flourishing in earlier centuries.
The Greatest Knight
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Author : Thomas Asbridge
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2014-12-02
The Greatest Knight written by Thomas Asbridge and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-02 with History categories.
A renowned scholar brings to life medieval England’s most celebrated knight, William Marshal—providing an unprecedented and intimate view of this age and the legendary warrior class that shaped it. Caught on the wrong side of an English civil war and condemned by his father to the gallows at age five, William Marshal defied all odds to become one of England’s most celebrated knights. Thomas Asbridge’s rousing narrative chronicles William’s rise, using his life as a prism to view the origins, experiences, and influence of the knight in British history. In William’s day, the brutish realities of war and politics collided with romanticized myths about an Arthurian “golden age,” giving rise to a new chivalric ideal. Asbridge details the training rituals, weaponry, and battle tactics of knighthood, and explores the codes of chivalry and courtliness that shaped their daily lives. These skills were essential to survive one of the most turbulent periods in English history—an era of striking transformation, as the West emerged from the Dark Ages. A leading retainer of five English kings, Marshal served the great figures of this age, from Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine to Richard the Lionheart and his infamous brother John, and was involved in some of the most critical phases of medieval history, from the Magna Carta to the survival of the Angevin/Plantagenet dynasty. Asbridge introduces this storied knight to modern readers and places him firmly in the context of the majesty, passion, and bloody intrigue of the Middle Ages. The Greatest Knight features 16 pages of black-and-white and color illustrations.
Between The Rivers
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Author : Harry Turtledove
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-04-23
Between The Rivers written by Harry Turtledove and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-23 with Fiction categories.
Young Sharur is the scion of a merchant family in the city o Gibil, loyal - he thinks - to his city's god, Engibil, and to that god's human deputies. But like his fellows in Gibil, Sharur is less interested in gods than in invention and trade. Then, on a routine trading expedition, he learns that the gods of the other cities, resentful of Engibil's relaxed attitude toward his people, are uniting to punish Gibil and squelch the growing power of human creativity, epitomised by the city-state's easygoing ways. Now only Sharur's wits can save the city from the aroused divinities...and he's going to need all the inventiveness he can muster.
The Art Of War
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Author : Andrew Roberts
language : en
Publisher: Quercus
Release Date : 2008
The Art Of War written by Andrew Roberts and has been published by Quercus this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Which was the most brilliant of Hannibal's three crushing defeats of Roman armies? What tactics did Julius Caesar employ to defeat Pompey at Pharsalus? How was Alexander the Great able to command sufficient loyalty from his troops to lead them across half of the Asian landmass in search of new territories to conquer? What qualities made Attila the Hun a strategist of genius? How did Henry V of England achieve victory at Agincourt for the loss of a few hundred of his men, when the mounted French knights suffered casualties in the thousands?The answers to these and a myriad other fascinating questions can be found in The Art of War, a sumptuous chronological survey of the 50 greatest commanders of the ancient and medieval worlds. Compiled by an distinguished team of historians (including such names as Robin Lane Fox, Tom Holland, John Julius Norwich, Jonathan Sumption and Felipe Fernandez-Armesto) working under the general editorship of the Andrew Roberts, The Art of War is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated account of the lives and careers of the 50 greatest military commanders of the period, from Julius Caesar to Judas Maccabeus, from Belisarius to Bohemond, and from Trajan to Tamerlane. Every commander is profiled in a concise and informative 3000-word article which not only brings its subject vividly to life via a lively, fact-driven narrative, but also analyses and assesses his tactical and strategic gifts. Each biography is accompanied by a 'battle feature' or 'campaign feature' - embellished by a full-colour battle plan or campaign map - focusing on the commander's greatest battlefield achievement.As accessible and informative as it is rigorous and scholarly, The Art of War is the perfect introduction to its subject for the layperson - but also a stimulating and thought-provoking read for those with greater knowledge of military history. With its companion volume Born to Command, it forms an indispensable guide to the greatest generals the world has seen.
Great Lives From History
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Author : FRANK N. (ED.) MAGILL
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Great Lives From History written by FRANK N. (ED.) MAGILL and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with categories.
History S Ancient And Medieval Secrets
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Author : Grace Hansen
language : en
Publisher: ABDO
Release Date : 2022-08-01
History S Ancient And Medieval Secrets written by Grace Hansen and has been published by ABDO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
History's Ancient and Medieval Secrets investigates three perplexing historical mysteries including Cleopatra's final resting place, King Arthur's questionable existence, and the fate of the princes held in the Tower of London. Readers will enjoy the story-like writing style all while learning about history, from ancient Egypt to royal England. Complete with sidebars, more facts, and informative diagrams. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.