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Publisher
Karwansaray Publishers
Description
Medieval World: Culture & Conflict picks up where its sister magazines – Ancient Warfare and Ancient History – leave off. The publication features the rich history and material culture of the Middle Ages – broadly conceived geographically and temporally – expanding on the contents of the popular Medieval Warfare magazine. Through well-researched and lavishly illustrated articles, this accessible publication brings to light cultural
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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
189 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
Description
"This book provides coverage of the political, cultural, and social history of the world from 1350 to 1600. Contact among regions of the world expanded through trade networks, enabling a transferal of knowledge and culture between western and eastern societies. With a strong focus on the Renaissance, Reformation, and Ming China, the text comes from ordinary people, travelers, bureaucrats, children, housewives, poets, and religious thinkers"--Supplied...
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
173 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 23 cm.
Description
Drawing on numerous primary sources, this volume covers the history of Asia from the reunification of China under the Sui and Tang dynasties from the fifth century CE to Choson Korea in the 16th century, also covering other parts of the continent including India and Japan.
4) Castles
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Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Description
Explores medieval castles, how they were constructed, how they were protected, who worked them, and the nobles who lived in them.
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
189 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
Description
The history of the Middle Ages is one of believers and barbarians, popes and peasants. It is the story of competing empires and unforgettable leaders. The Middle Ages laid the groundwork for the growth of early modern Europe. From its bustling cities, distinguished universities, soaring cathedrals, and trade routes, Europe began to reach ut to the rest of the world.
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