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Joan of Arc

By Herself and Her Witnesses

by Regine Pernoud ...

Using historical documents and translated by Régine Pernoud, Joan of Arc seeks to answer the questions asked by Joan's contemporaries as well as us: Who was she? Whence came she? What had been her life and exploits? First published in the United States in 1966 by Stein and Day, this book reveals the historical Joan, described in contemporary documents by her allies as well as her enemies. ... Read more

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Using historical documents and translated by Régine Pernoud, Joan of Arc seeks to answer the questions asked by Joan's contemporaries as well as us: Who was she? Whence came she? What had been her life and exploits? First published in the United States in 1966 by Stein and Day, this book reveals the historical Joan, described in contemporary documents by her allies as well as her enemies.
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The Age of Charlemagne

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In the history of Western civilization, few have had a more profound and lasting influence on human events than Charlemagne, who as king of the Franks, united a huge swath of Europe under his rule. Here, in this essay by award-winning French historian Régine Pernoud, is his story and the story of the age to which he gave his name. ... Read more

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In the history of Western civilization, few have had a more profound and lasting influence on human events than Charlemagne, who as king of the Franks, united a huge swath of Europe under his rule. Here, in this essay by award-winning French historian Régine Pernoud, is his story and the story of the age to which he gave his name.
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The Templars

Knights of Christ

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Foreword by Piers Paul ReadFor centuries, historians and novelists have portrayed the Knights Templar as avaricious and power-hungry villains. Who were these medieval monastic knights, whose exploits were the stuff of legend even in their own day? Were these elite crusaders corrupted by their conquests, which amassed them such power and wealth as to become the envy of kings?Indignant at the ... Read more

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Foreword by Piers Paul ReadFor centuries, historians and novelists have portrayed the Knights Templar as avaricious and power-hungry villains. Who were these medieval monastic knights, whose exploits were the stuff of legend even in their own day? Were these elite crusaders corrupted by their conquests, which amassed them such power and wealth as to become the envy of kings?Indignant at the
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The Retrial of Joan of Arc

The Evidence for Her Vindication

by Regine Pernoud ...

This book is the first English language book about the retrial of Joan of Arc: and clearly the best, based firmly on the testimonies given at the retrial. Written by the renowned French historian, Regine Pernoud, it uses extensive excerpts from the people who actually knew Joan, bringing to life this great woman and her powerful story.The whole tremendous and fascinating historical story is told ... Read more

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This book is the first English language book about the retrial of Joan of Arc: and clearly the best, based firmly on the testimonies given at the retrial. Written by the renowned French historian, Regine Pernoud, it uses extensive excerpts from the people who actually knew Joan, bringing to life this great woman and her powerful story.The whole tremendous and fascinating historical story is told
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A Distant Mirror

The Calamitous 14th Century

by Barbara W. Tuchman ...

A “marvelous history”* of medieval Europe, from the bubonic plague and the Papal Schism to the Hundred Years’ War, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Guns of August*Lawrence Wright, author of The End of October, in The Wall Street JournalThe fourteenth century reflects two contradictory images: on the one hand, a glittering age of crusades, cathedrals, and chivalry; on the other, a world ... Read more

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A “marvelous history”* of medieval Europe, from the bubonic plague and the Papal Schism to the Hundred Years’ War, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Guns of August*Lawrence Wright, author of The End of October, in The Wall Street JournalThe fourteenth century reflects two contradictory images: on the one hand, a glittering age of crusades, cathedrals, and chivalry; on the other, a world
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Charlemagne

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From his father, Charlemagne inherited only a part of the Frankish kingdom - little more than half of modern France and the Low Countries. Before his astonishing career had ended, he had conquered half of Europe and his armies had marched through Italy, Germany, and Spain. In a glittering Christmas Day ceremony in Rome, in the year 800, he was crowned the new Holy Roman Emperor. More than the ... Read more

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From his father, Charlemagne inherited only a part of the Frankish kingdom - little more than half of modern France and the Low Countries. Before his astonishing career had ended, he had conquered half of Europe and his armies had marched through Italy, Germany, and Spain. In a glittering Christmas Day ceremony in Rome, in the year 800, he was crowned the new Holy Roman Emperor. More than the
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The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Medieval Knights' Legacy

by C. G. Addison, Savannah Clarke ...

C. G. Addison's "The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple" meticulously explores the legendary order of the Knights Templar, delving into their origins, the socio-political landscape of medieval Europe, and their enduring legacy. Written in a clear and engaging style, Addison adeptly weaves historical narratives with scholarly analysis, presenting a tapestry of ... Read more

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C. G. Addison's "The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple" meticulously explores the legendary order of the Knights Templar, delving into their origins, the socio-political landscape of medieval Europe, and their enduring legacy. Written in a clear and engaging style, Addison adeptly weaves historical narratives with scholarly analysis, presenting a tapestry of
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Byzantium

by Robert Wernick ...

Here, from New York Times bestselling author Robert Wernick, is the unforgettable story of the Byzantine Empire, which dominated the world for more than 1,000 years. Here, too, are the stories of the extraordinary emperors and generals who brought the empire into being and ultimately presided over its demise. We witness the glittering city of Constantinople from its rise to greatness through its ... Read more

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Here, from New York Times bestselling author Robert Wernick, is the unforgettable story of the Byzantine Empire, which dominated the world for more than 1,000 years. Here, too, are the stories of the extraordinary emperors and generals who brought the empire into being and ultimately presided over its demise. We witness the glittering city of Constantinople from its rise to greatness through its
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Joan

The Mysterious Life of the Heretic Who Became a Saint

by Donald Spoto ...

The acclaimed biographer and theologian delivers an " engaging and at times gripping biography" of the fifteenth century heretic, saint, and savior of France ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).Since her execution at the age of nineteen in 1431, Joan of Arc has maintained a remarkable hold on our collective imagination. She was a teenager of astonishing common sense and a national heroine who led ... Read more

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The acclaimed biographer and theologian delivers an " engaging and at times gripping biography" of the fifteenth century heretic, saint, and savior of France ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).Since her execution at the age of nineteen in 1431, Joan of Arc has maintained a remarkable hold on our collective imagination. She was a teenager of astonishing common sense and a national heroine who led
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The End of Empire

Attila the Hun & the Fall of Rome

by Christopher Kelly ...

"A thoughtful and sophisticated account of a notoriously complicated and controversial period." —R. I. Moore, Times Literary SupplementHistory remembers Attila, the leader of the Huns, as the Romans perceived him: a savage barbarian brutally inflicting terror on whoever crossed his path. Following Attila and the Huns from the steppes of Kazakhstan to the court of Constantinople, Christopher Kelly ... Read more

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"A thoughtful and sophisticated account of a notoriously complicated and controversial period." —R. I. Moore, Times Literary SupplementHistory remembers Attila, the leader of the Huns, as the Romans perceived him: a savage barbarian brutally inflicting terror on whoever crossed his path. Following Attila and the Huns from the steppes of Kazakhstan to the court of Constantinople, Christopher Kelly
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Constantine the Emperor

by David Potter ...

This year Christians worldwide will celebrate the 1700th anniversary of Constantine's conversion and victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. No Roman emperor had a greater impact on the modern world than did Constantine. The reason is not simply that he converted to Christianity but that he did so in a way that brought his subjects along after him. Indeed, this major new biography argues that ... Read more

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This year Christians worldwide will celebrate the 1700th anniversary of Constantine's conversion and victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. No Roman emperor had a greater impact on the modern world than did Constantine. The reason is not simply that he converted to Christianity but that he did so in a way that brought his subjects along after him. Indeed, this major new biography argues that
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The Byzantines

by Alfred Duggan ...

The achievement of the Byzantines (who called themselves Romans) was to keep barbarians at bay, create a new art, preserve Western culture for 1,000 years, and push a little further the limits of both piety and depravity. Here, in this short-form book from respected British historian Alfred Duggan, is their story. ... Read more

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The achievement of the Byzantines (who called themselves Romans) was to keep barbarians at bay, create a new art, preserve Western culture for 1,000 years, and push a little further the limits of both piety and depravity. Here, in this short-form book from respected British historian Alfred Duggan, is their story.
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