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Medieval Europe

by Chris Wickham ...

A spirited history of the changes that transformed Europe during the 1,000-year span of the Middle Ages: "A dazzling race through a complex millennium."— Publishers WeeklyThe millennium between the breakup of the western Roman Empire and the Reformation was a long and hugely transformative period—one not easily chronicled within the scope of a few hundred pages. Yet distinguished historian Chris ... Read more

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A spirited history of the changes that transformed Europe during the 1,000-year span of the Middle Ages: "A dazzling race through a complex millennium."— Publishers WeeklyThe millennium between the breakup of the western Roman Empire and the Reformation was a long and hugely transformative period—one not easily chronicled within the scope of a few hundred pages. Yet distinguished historian Chris
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Medieval Europe

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A spirited and thought-provoking history of the vast changes that transformed Europe during the 1,000-year span of the Middle AgesThe millennium between the breakup of the western Roman Empire and the Reformation was a long and hugely transformative period—one not easily chronicled within the scope of a few hundred pages. Yet distinguished historian Chris Wickham has taken up the challenge in this ... Read more

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A spirited and thought-provoking history of the vast changes that transformed Europe during the 1,000-year span of the Middle AgesThe millennium between the breakup of the western Roman Empire and the Reformation was a long and hugely transformative period—one not easily chronicled within the scope of a few hundred pages. Yet distinguished historian Chris Wickham has taken up the challenge in this
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The Inheritance of Rome

Illuminating the Dark Ages 400-1000

by Chris Wickham ...

Narrated by James Cameron Stewart ...

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32 hours 6 min

Prizewinning historian Chris Wickham defies the conventional view of the Dark Ages in European history with a work of remarkable scope and rigorous yet accessible scholarship. Drawing on a wealth of new material and featuring a thoughtful synthesis of historical and archaeological approaches, Wickham argues that these centuries were critical in the formulation of European identity. Far from being ... Read more

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Prizewinning historian Chris Wickham defies the conventional view of the Dark Ages in European history with a work of remarkable scope and rigorous yet accessible scholarship. Drawing on a wealth of new material and featuring a thoughtful synthesis of historical and archaeological approaches, Wickham argues that these centuries were critical in the formulation of European identity. Far from being
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Sleepwalking into a New World

The Emergence of Italian City Communes in the Twelfth Century

by Chris Wickham ...

Series series The Lawrence Stone Lectures
"A fresh look into how communes in the mid-12th century successfully prepared Italian power structures for the cultural significance they would later have." — Publishers WeeklyAmid the disintegration of the Kingdom of Italy in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, a new form of collective government—the commune—arose in the cities of northern and central Italy. Sleepwalking into a New World takes a ... Read more

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"A fresh look into how communes in the mid-12th century successfully prepared Italian power structures for the cultural significance they would later have." — Publishers WeeklyAmid the disintegration of the Kingdom of Italy in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, a new form of collective government—the commune—arose in the cities of northern and central Italy. Sleepwalking into a New World takes a
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The Inheritance of Rome

Illuminating the Dark Ages 400-1000

by Chris Wickham ...

Series series The Penguin History of Europe
**"The breath of reading is astounding, the knowledge displayed is awe-inspiring and the attention quietly given to critical theory and the postmodern questioning of evidence is both careful and sincere."--The Daily Telegraph (UK)"A superlative work of historical scholarship."--Literary Review (UK)A unique and enlightening look at Europe's so-called Dark Ages; the second volume in the Penguin ... Read more

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**"The breath of reading is astounding, the knowledge displayed is awe-inspiring and the attention quietly given to critical theory and the postmodern questioning of evidence is both careful and sincere."--The Daily Telegraph (UK)"A superlative work of historical scholarship."--Literary Review (UK)A unique and enlightening look at Europe's so-called Dark Ages; the second volume in the Penguin
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Framing the Early Middle Ages

Europe and the Mediterranean, 400-800

by Chris Wickham ...

The Roman empire tends to be seen as a whole whereas the early middle ages tends to be seen as a collection of regional histories, roughly corresponding to the land-areas of modern nation states. As a result, early medieval history is much more fragmented, and there have been few convincing syntheses of socio-economic change in the post-Roman world since the 1930s. In recent decades, the rise of ... Read more

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The Roman empire tends to be seen as a whole whereas the early middle ages tends to be seen as a collection of regional histories, roughly corresponding to the land-areas of modern nation states. As a result, early medieval history is much more fragmented, and there have been few convincing syntheses of socio-economic change in the post-Roman world since the 1930s. In recent decades, the rise of
... Read more
The Donkey and the Boat

Reinterpreting the Mediterranean Economy, 950-1180

by Chris Wickham ...

A new account of the Mediterranean economy in the 10th to 12th centuries, forcing readers to entirely rethink the underlying logic to medieval economic systems. Chris Wickham re-examines documentary and archaeological sources to give a detailed account of both individual economies, and their relationships with each other. Chris Wickham offers a new account of the Mediterranean economy in the tenth ... Read more

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A new account of the Mediterranean economy in the 10th to 12th centuries, forcing readers to entirely rethink the underlying logic to medieval economic systems. Chris Wickham re-examines documentary and archaeological sources to give a detailed account of both individual economies, and their relationships with each other. Chris Wickham offers a new account of the Mediterranean economy in the tenth
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Medieval Rome

Stability and Crisis of a City, 900-1150

by Chris Wickham ...

Series series Oxford Studies in Medieval European History
Medieval Rome analyses the history of the city of Rome between 900 and 1150, a period of major change in the city. This volume doesn't merely seek to tell the story of the city from the traditional Church standpoint; instead, it engages in studies of the city's processions, material culture, legal transformations, and sense of the past, seeking to unravel the complexities of Roman cultural ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Medieval Rome analyses the history of the city of Rome between 900 and 1150, a period of major change in the city. This volume doesn't merely seek to tell the story of the city from the traditional Church standpoint; instead, it engages in studies of the city's processions, material culture, legal transformations, and sense of the past, seeking to unravel the complexities of Roman cultural
... Read more
Framing the Early Middle Ages:Europe and the Mediterranean, 400-800

Europe and the Mediterranean, 400-800

by Chris Wickham ...

The Roman empire tends to be seen as a whole whereas the early middle ages tends to be seen as a collection of regional histories, roughly corresponding to the land-areas of modern nation states. As a result, early medieval history is much more fragmented, and there have been few convincing syntheses of socio-economic change in the post-Roman world since the 1930s. In recent decades, the rise of ... Read more

$65.99 USD

The Roman empire tends to be seen as a whole whereas the early middle ages tends to be seen as a collection of regional histories, roughly corresponding to the land-areas of modern nation states. As a result, early medieval history is much more fragmented, and there have been few convincing syntheses of socio-economic change in the post-Roman world since the 1930s. In recent decades, the rise of
... Read more
All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick

by Chris Whitaker ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD • From the author of We Begin at the End comes a soaring thriller and an epic love story that “hits like a sledgehammer . . . an absolutely must-read novel” (Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl).Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on TodayA Best Book of the Year: Washington Post, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews“Kept me franti... ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD • From the author of We Begin at the End comes a soaring thriller and an epic love story that “hits like a sledgehammer . . . an absolutely must-read novel” (Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl).Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on TodayA Best Book of the Year: Washington Post, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews“Kept me franti...
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Farraday Country : Books 1-3 Contemporary Romance Boxed Set

by Chris Keniston ...

Series series Farraday Country
Welcome to Farraday Country, a contemporary twist on 7 Brides for 7 Brothers. Complete with swoon worthy heroes, this bestselling series is set in cattle-ranching West Texas and filled with all the friends, family and fun that fans have come to expect from USA TODAY Bestselling author Chris Keniston.This heartwaarming collection includes books 1-3 of the Farraday Country series.Adam - On a barren ... Read more

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Welcome to Farraday Country, a contemporary twist on 7 Brides for 7 Brothers. Complete with swoon worthy heroes, this bestselling series is set in cattle-ranching West Texas and filled with all the friends, family and fun that fans have come to expect from USA TODAY Bestselling author Chris Keniston.This heartwaarming collection includes books 1-3 of the Farraday Country series.Adam - On a barren
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Just One Dance

by Chris Keniston ...

Series Book 3 - Billionaire Barons of Texas
When hardworking billionaire philanthropist Eve Baron meets the family’s wealthy and charming ranching neighbor Jared Gold at a charity gala, they find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. But her hands-on philosophy for charity and Jared’s preference to simply cut a check is only one thing they don’t see eye to eye on. With their busy lives and Jared’s playboy past between them, can they ... Read more

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When hardworking billionaire philanthropist Eve Baron meets the family’s wealthy and charming ranching neighbor Jared Gold at a charity gala, they find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. But her hands-on philosophy for charity and Jared’s preference to simply cut a check is only one thing they don’t see eye to eye on. With their busy lives and Jared’s playboy past between them, can they
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