Chronological Period/Medieval (500-1453) Studies
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On Parchment: Animals, Archives, and the Making of Culture from Herodotus to the Digital Age
$40.00 Read moreA sweeping exploration of the shaping role of animal skins in written culture and human imagination over three millennia
“Richly detailed and illustrated. . . . An engaging exploration of book histor- Author: Holsinger, Bruce
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 448
- Publish Date: February 21 2023
- ISBN10: 0300260210
- Language: English
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The Archaeology of Weapons: Arms and Armour from Prehistory to the Age of Chivalry
$16.95 Read morePremodern weapons of war receive a tremendously detailed and thorough accounting in this volume — the work of a noted authority on medieval arms in Europe. Covering a period of 30 centuries, the stud… [more below]
- Series: Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor
- Author: Oakeshott, R. Ewart
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 400
- Publish Date: October 18 1996
- ISBN10: 0486292886
- Language: English
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Gargoyles and Medieval Monsters Coloring Book
$5.99 Read moreThroughout history artists have portrayed bizarre, unearthly creatures from the dark side of the imagination. The Middle Ages was a particularly prolific era for such depictions. This remarkable color… [more below]
- Series: Dover Coloring Books
- Author: Smith, A. G.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: January 13 1998
- ISBN10: 0486400549
- Language: English
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Conquered: The Last Children of Anglo-Saxon England
$18.95 Read more“Outstanding.” – The Sunday Times
“Beautifully written.” The Times
“Superbly adroit.” The Spectator
“Excellent.” BBC History Magazine
The Battle of Hastings and its aftermath nearly wiped out the leading- Author: Parker, Eleanor
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: July 27 2023
- ISBN10: 1350383406
- Language: English
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The Book of Boy: A Newbery Honor Award Winner
$18.99 Read moreA Newbery Honor Book * Booklist Editors’ Choice * BookPage Best Books * Chicago Public Library Best Fiction * Horn Book Fanfare * Kirkus Reviews Best Books * Publishers Weekly Best Books * Wall Street
- Author: Murdock, Catherine Gilbert
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: February 06 2018
- ISBN10: 0062686208
- Language: English
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The Silk Route: 7,000 Miles of History
$9.99 Add to cartTraces the history and purpose of the legendary trade route between China andByzantium during the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-906).
- Author: Major, John S.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: March 08 1996
- ISBN10: 0064434680
- Language: English
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Vikings: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #15: Viking Ships at Sunrise
$7.99 Read moreThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system
When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #- Series: Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker #33
- Author: Osborne, Mary Pope
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: September 22 2015
- ISBN10: 0385386389
- Language: English
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The History of the English People 1000-1154
$14.95 Add to cartHenry of Huntingdon’s narrative covers one of the most exciting and bloody periods in English history: the Norman Conquest and its aftermath. He tells of the decline of the Old English kingdom, the vi… [more below]
- Series: Oxford World’s Classics (Paperback)
- Author: Henry of Huntingdon
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: April 15 2009
- ISBN10: 0199554803
- Language: English
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Ivanhoe
$10.95 Add to cartIn Ivanhoe Scott fashioned an imperial myth of national cultural identity that has shaped the popular imagination ever since its first appearance at the end of 1819. With the secret return of King Ric… [more below]
- Series: Oxford World’s Classics (Paperback)
- Author: Scott, Walter
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 622
- Publish Date: January 15 2010
- ISBN10: 0199538409
- Language: English
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Purgatorio
$23.00 Read moreJean Hollander, an accomplished poet, and Robert Hollander, a renowned scholar and master teacher, whose joint translation of the Inferno was acclaimed as a new standard in English, bring their respec… [more below]
- Author: Alighieri, Dante
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 848
- Publish Date: January 06 2004
- ISBN10: 0385497008
- Language: English
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A Fox in the Fold
$18.99 Read moreOwen Archer suspects an old adversary is on his tail as he seeks to solve the mystery surrounding a dead body found on the road to York.
“A standout . . . Robb reinforces her place among the top write- Series: Owen Archer Mystery #14
- Author: Robb, Candace
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: June 27 2023
- ISBN10: 1448309778
- Language: English
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The Story of Civilization: Volume II – The Medieval World Test Book
$14.95 Add to cartWith this test book, students can assess their reading comprehension and further educate themselves on the content found in the text. One quiz corresponds to each chapter in the text book. Questions f… [more below]
- Author: Campbell, Phillip
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: June 20 2017
- ISBN10: 1505105773
- Language: English
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Tess of the Road
$11.99 Read moreFrom the critically acclaimed and bestselling author of Seraphina comes a tour de force and an exquisite feminist fantasy.
“Astonishing and perfect.” —NPR In the medieval kingdom of Goredd, women are- Author: Hartman, Rachel
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 560
- Publish Date: January 04 2022
- ISBN10: 1101931310
- Language: English
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Empires and Barbarians: The Fall of Rome and the Birth of Europe
$29.99 Add to cartEmpires and Barbarians presents 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 m… [more below]
- Author: Heather, Peter
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 752
- Publish Date: March 01 2012
- ISBN10: 0199892261
- Language: English
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The Fall of the Roman Empire: A New History of Rome and the Barbarians
$23.99 Add to cartThe death of the Roman Empire is one of the perennial mysteries of world history. Now, in this groundbreaking book, Peter Heather proposes a stunning new solution: Centuries of imperialism turned the … [more below]
- Author: Heather, Peter
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 592
- Publish Date: June 11 2007
- ISBN10: 0195325419
- Language: English
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The Tale of Genji
$8.00 Add to cartCompleted in the early 11th century, The Tale of Genji is considered the supreme masterpiece of Japanese prose literature, and one of the world’s earliest novels. A work of great length, it comprises … [more below]
- Series: Dover Thrift Editions
- Author: Murasaki, Lady
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: August 24 2000
- ISBN10: 0486414159
- Language: English
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Holy War: The Crusades and Their Impact on Today’s World
$20.00 Add to cartThe New York Times bestselling author of A History of God skillfully narrates the history of the Crusades with a view toward their profound and continuing influence.
“Holy War brings compassion, objec- Author: Armstrong, Karen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 672
- Publish Date: November 27 2001
- ISBN10: 0385721404
- Language: English
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The Besieged City
$23.95 Read moreSeven decades after its original publication, Clarice Lispector’s third novel–the story of a girl and the city her gaze reveals–is in English at last. Lucr馗ia Neves is ready to marry. Her suitors-
- Author: Lispector, Clarice
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: April 30 2019
- ISBN10: 0811226719
- Language: English
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An English Bride in Scotland: Highland Brides
$9.99 Add to cartFrom New York Times bestselling author of The Husband Hunt, The Heiress, and other beloved historical romances, comes Lynsay Sands’s An English Bride in Scotland, the first book in a new series set i
- Series: Highland Brides #1
- Author: Sands, Lynsay
- Binding: Mass Market Paperbound
- Page Count: 384
- Publish Date: June 25 2013
- ISBN10: 0061963119
- Language: English
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Samurai Women 1184-1877
$21.00 Read moreEver since the Empress Jingo-kogo led an invasion of Korea while pregnant with the future Emperor Ojin, tales of female Japanese warriors have emerged from Japan’s rich history. Using material that ha… [more below]
- Series: Warrior #151
- Author: Turnbull, Stephen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: October 19 2010
- ISBN10: 1846039517
- Language: English
