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Fencing through the Ages

Fencing through the Ages and On the Subject of the Transformation of the Combat Sword

by Adolphe Corthey, Chris Slee ...

Adolphe Corthey is the powerhouse behind the revival of interest in historical or period fencing in late nineteenth century France yet he remains largely unknown outside the French-speaking world.His meticulous and in-depth research into the styles of fencing of former times were translated into public demonstrations of the use of two-handed swords, rapier and dagger, buckler and cloak as well as ... Read more

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Adolphe Corthey is the powerhouse behind the revival of interest in historical or period fencing in late nineteenth century France yet he remains largely unknown outside the French-speaking world.His meticulous and in-depth research into the styles of fencing of former times were translated into public demonstrations of the use of two-handed swords, rapier and dagger, buckler and cloak as well as
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The Last Duel

A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat

by Eric Jager ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A taut page-turner with all the hallmarks of a good historical thriller.”—Orlando SentinelThe basis for the major motion picture starring Matt Damon, Jodie Comer, and Adam Driver, now streaming on Hulu!The gripping true story of the duel to end all duels in medieval France as a resolute knight defends his wife’s honor against the man she accuses of a heinous crimeIn ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A taut page-turner with all the hallmarks of a good historical thriller.”—Orlando SentinelThe basis for the major motion picture starring Matt Damon, Jodie Comer, and Adam Driver, now streaming on Hulu!The gripping true story of the duel to end all duels in medieval France as a resolute knight defends his wife’s honor against the man she accuses of a heinous crimeIn
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Life in a Medieval City

by Frances Gies, Joseph Gies ...

Series Book 1 - Medieval Life
From acclaimed historians Frances and Joseph Gies comes the reissue of their classic book on day-to-day life in medieval cities, which was a source for George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series.Evoking every aspect of city life in the Middle Ages, Life in a Medieval City depicts in detail what it was like to live in a prosperous city of Northwest Europe in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. ... Read more

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From acclaimed historians Frances and Joseph Gies comes the reissue of their classic book on day-to-day life in medieval cities, which was a source for George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series.Evoking every aspect of city life in the Middle Ages, Life in a Medieval City depicts in detail what it was like to live in a prosperous city of Northwest Europe in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
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Les Misérables

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by Victor Hugo ...

A brilliant modern translation by Christine Donougher of Victor Hugo's thrilling masterpiece, with an introduction by Robert Tombs.This is the best translation of the novel available in English, as recommended by David Bellos in The Novel of the Century.Victor Hugo's tale of injustice, heroism and love follows the fortunes of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict determined to put his criminal past ... Read more

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A brilliant modern translation by Christine Donougher of Victor Hugo's thrilling masterpiece, with an introduction by Robert Tombs.This is the best translation of the novel available in English, as recommended by David Bellos in The Novel of the Century.Victor Hugo's tale of injustice, heroism and love follows the fortunes of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict determined to put his criminal past
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City of Light, City of Poison

Murder, Magic, and the First Police Chief of Paris

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"An artful reconstruction of seventeenth-century Paris with riveting storytelling." —The New YorkerIn the late 1600s, Louis XIV assigns Nicolas de la Reynie to bring order to Paris after the brutal deaths of two magistrates. Reynie, pragmatic and fearless, discovers a network of witches, poisoners, and priests whose reach extends all the way to the king’s court at Versailles. Based on court ... Read more

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"An artful reconstruction of seventeenth-century Paris with riveting storytelling." —The New YorkerIn the late 1600s, Louis XIV assigns Nicolas de la Reynie to bring order to Paris after the brutal deaths of two magistrates. Reynie, pragmatic and fearless, discovers a network of witches, poisoners, and priests whose reach extends all the way to the king’s court at Versailles. Based on court
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Blood Royal

A True Tale of Crime and Detection in Medieval Paris

by Eric Jager ...

A riveting true story of royal murder and detection in 15th-century Paris, by the New York Times– bestselling author of The Last Duel ."Jager's book skillfully proves that a well-told work of history may resemble nothing so much as a detective story punctuated with footnotes." —David Lehman, author of The Perfect MurderOn a chil... ... Read more

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A riveting true story of royal murder and detection in 15th-century Paris, by the New York Times– bestselling author of The Last Duel ."Jager's book skillfully proves that a well-told work of history may resemble nothing so much as a detective story punctuated with footnotes." —David Lehman, author of The Perfect MurderOn a chil...
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The Secret Wife of Louis XIV

Françoise d'Aubigné, Madame de Maintenon

by Veronica Buckley ...

Françoise d'Aubigné, marquise de Maintenon and secret wife of the Sun King, Louis XIV, was born in a bleak French prison in 1635, her father a condemned traitor and murderer, her mother the warden's seduced daughter. A timely pardon and a hopeful Caribbean colonial venture failed to mend the family's fortunes, and Françoise was reduced to begging in the streets. Yet, armed with beauty, intellect, ... Read more

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Françoise d'Aubigné, marquise de Maintenon and secret wife of the Sun King, Louis XIV, was born in a bleak French prison in 1635, her father a condemned traitor and murderer, her mother the warden's seduced daughter. A timely pardon and a hopeful Caribbean colonial venture failed to mend the family's fortunes, and Françoise was reduced to begging in the streets. Yet, armed with beauty, intellect,
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France

An Adventure History

by Graham Robb ...

A wholly original history of France, filled with a lifetime’s knowledge and passion—by the author of the New York Times bestseller Parisians.Beginning with the Roman army’s first recorded encounter with the Gauls and ending in the era of Emmanuel Macron, France takes readers on an endlessly entertaining journey through French history. Frequently hilarious, always surprising, Graham Robb’s France ... Read more

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A wholly original history of France, filled with a lifetime’s knowledge and passion—by the author of the New York Times bestseller Parisians.Beginning with the Roman army’s first recorded encounter with the Gauls and ending in the era of Emmanuel Macron, France takes readers on an endlessly entertaining journey through French history. Frequently hilarious, always surprising, Graham Robb’s France
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Les Misérables

by Victor Hugo ...

Translated by Julie Rose ...

Series series Modern Library Classics
Victor Hugo’s epic masterpiece of crime, punishment, justice, and redemption, stunningly translated by Julie Rose and featuring an introduction by James K. Robinson“Rich and gorgeous. This is the [translation] to read.”—Jeanette Winterson, The Times (London)“[A] magnificent story . . . marvelously captured.”—The Denver PostFew novels ever swept across the world with such overpowering impact as ... ... Read more

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Victor Hugo’s epic masterpiece of crime, punishment, justice, and redemption, stunningly translated by Julie Rose and featuring an introduction by James K. Robinson“Rich and gorgeous. This is the [translation] to read.”—Jeanette Winterson, The Times (London)“[A] magnificent story . . . marvelously captured.”—The Denver PostFew novels ever swept across the world with such overpowering impact as ...
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Provence

A Cultural History

by Martin Garrett ...

Series Book 3 - Landscapes of the Imagination
Celebrated by writers from Petrarch to Peter Mayle, Provence's rugged mountains, wild maquis and lavender-filled meadows are world-famous. Historic cities like Arles, Avignon and Aix contain Roman amphitheatres, papal palaces and royal residences, while market towns and picturesque villages maintain age-old traditions of wine producing and agriculture. From the highland towns of Digne and Sisteron ... Read more

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Celebrated by writers from Petrarch to Peter Mayle, Provence's rugged mountains, wild maquis and lavender-filled meadows are world-famous. Historic cities like Arles, Avignon and Aix contain Roman amphitheatres, papal palaces and royal residences, while market towns and picturesque villages maintain age-old traditions of wine producing and agriculture. From the highland towns of Digne and Sisteron
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A Traveller&Amp;Apos;S History Of Paris

by Robert Cole ...

Paris, in many people’s view, is the epitome of the perfect city – beautiful, romantic and imbued with vitality and culture. It is a wonderful place to visit and to live. A ‘pride of place’ mentality has characterised Parisians for centuries: ‘To be in Paris, is to be’ enthused an anonymous correspondent as early as 1323. Packed with fact, anecdote and insight, ... Read more

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Paris, in many people’s view, is the epitome of the perfect city – beautiful, romantic and imbued with vitality and culture. It is a wonderful place to visit and to live. A ‘pride of place’ mentality has characterised Parisians for centuries: ‘To be in Paris, is to be’ enthused an anonymous correspondent as early as 1323. Packed with fact, anecdote and insight,
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The Gardener of Versailles

My Life in the World's Grandest Garden

by Alain Baraton ...

Translated by Christopher Brent Murray ...

Tour Versailles’ 2,100 acres as its gardener-in-chief of 40 years describes its fascinating history in this “eccentric and charming” love letter for gardeners and Francophiles (New York Times).In Alain Baraton’s Versailles, every grove tells a story. As the gardener-in-chief, Baraton lives on its grounds, and since 1982 he has devoted his life to the gardens, orchards, and fields that were loved ... Read more

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Tour Versailles’ 2,100 acres as its gardener-in-chief of 40 years describes its fascinating history in this “eccentric and charming” love letter for gardeners and Francophiles (New York Times).In Alain Baraton’s Versailles, every grove tells a story. As the gardener-in-chief, Baraton lives on its grounds, and since 1982 he has devoted his life to the gardens, orchards, and fields that were loved
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