Resultados para "1,000" en Europa

In this magnificent synthesis of military, technological, and social history, William H. McNeill explores a whole millennium of human upheaval and traces the path by which we have arrived at the frightening dilemmas that now confront us. McNeill moves with equal mastery from the crossbow - banned by the Church in 1139 as too lethal for Christians to use against one another - to the nuclear missile, from the sociological consequences of drill in the 17th century to the emergence of the military-industrial complex in the 20th.

In this audiobook, read by Paul Spera, each historical event is replaced into context and presented in clear and easy-to-read snippets, so that younger and older readers can deepen their understanding of how modern France came to be and broaden their culture.

Bloomsbury presents Domesday, written and read by Max Adams. The Domesday Book describes the furniture of a culture and its economy – the legacy of Anglo-Saxon England. When King William I sent his agents to survey every shire in England, he asked them to list his holdings and calculate what...

Trafficking with Demons explores how magic was perceived, practiced, and prohibited in western Europe during the first millennium CE. Through the overlapping frameworks of religion, ritual, and gender, Martha Rampton connects early Christian reckonings with pagan magic to later doctrines and dogmas. Challenging established views on the role of women in ritual magic during this period, Rampton provides a new narrative of the ways in which magic was embedded within the foundational assumptions of western European society.

In this magnificent book, distinguished archaeologist Barry Cunliffe reframes our entire conception of early European history, from prehistory through the ancient world to the medieval Viking period. Cunliffe views Europe not in terms of states and shifting political land boundaries but as a geographical niche particularly favored in facing many seas. These seas, and Europe's great transpeninsular rivers, ensured a rich diversity of natural resources while also encouraging the dynamic interaction of peoples across networks of communication and exchange.

This tenth anniversary revised edition of the authoritative text on Christianity's first thousand years of history features a new preface and an updated bibliography. The essential general survey of medieval European Christendom, Brown's vivid prose charts the compelling and tumultuous rise of an institution that came to wield enormous religious and secular power.

Matthew Mills uncovers and draws together vibrant contributions to Marian doctrine and devotion by some of those then living in England under the sixth-century Rule of St. Benedict: the Benedictines and their successors, the Cistercians. In a thematic unfolding of Mary's life and identity, a picture emerges of a Mariology shaped by the constant of monastic liturgy, anchored in the biblical and patristic wisdom cherished and transmitted by the Venerable Bede, and animated by love. Towering figures are also placed within a wider landscape alongside lesser known but still significant others.

Brought to you by Penguin. When did globalization begin? Most observers have settled on 1492, the year Columbus discovered America. But as celebrated Yale professor Valerie Hansen shows, it was the year 1000, when for the first time new trade routes linked the entire globe, so an object could in...

Was the Battle of Hastings a French victory? Non! William the Conqueror was Norman and hated the French. Were the Brits really responsible for the death of Joan of Arc? Non! The French sentenced her to death for wearing trousers. Was the guillotine a French invention? Non! It was invented in Yorkshire. Ten centuries' worth of French historical 'facts' bite the dust as Stephen Clarke looks at what has really been going on since 1066....

Experience an epic British history journey where a modest Thames monastery transforms into the grand stage of monarchy. Perfect for your daily commute, this vivid architectural biography transports you straight to the ceremonial heart of London. You will trace the worn stones beneath your feet...

Trace a millennium of Scandinavian history, from the fierce dawn of Viking raiders to a resilient modern democracy. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travels, this atmospheric narrative captures the survival of an underdog nation forged by ice, sea, and unyielding ambition. Rather than...

Uncover a millennium of Irish history and urban rebellion as a defiant city battles empires to forge a modern capital. Whether you are mapping out a heritage walking tour or seeking an immersive historical commute, this turbulent saga brings the cobblestones of Europe’s most spirited...

Step into a dramatic narrative history where empires clash and alchemists plot in Europe's most enchanted crossroads. Wander through ten centuries of architectural marvels and brutal occupations along the winding Vltava river. Experience the tension between royal power and everyday citizens that...

Step into a millennium of Scottish history, where a volcanic fortress becomes a beacon of Enlightenment. This atmospheric narrative explores the dramatic clash between kingship, ancient stone, and fierce intellect. Witness power claimed and contested as you explore the cobblestone streets of a...

Unearth a gripping Irish history of survival and rebellion, tracing a millennium of anti-colonial resilience. Perfect for a reflective commute or exploring ancestral heritage, this evocative narrative captures the raw experiences of ordinary people. Listen as ancient clan halls, famine cabins...

Step into epic ancient history where fierce warrior tribes and mystical druids clash against the mighty Roman Empire. Perfect for a captivating daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the iron-age hillforts and sacred groves of a deeply alien yet strangely familiar...

Explore the gripping European history of a resilient nation that defied military erasure to forge an inspiring rebirth. Perfect for an immersive commute, this tense yet triumphant narrative brings you to the frontlines of survival and resistance. Witness ordinary citizens and strategic...

Experience an epic European history of royal power and intellectual rebellion in a city that defied absolute destruction. Whether you are fueling a long commute with a dramatic historical narrative or preparing for a cultural journey to Central Europe, this sweeping urban biography brings...

Uncover an epic military history of bloody medieval sieges, shifting royal dynasties, and the forging of Scottish power. Rising from a jagged volcanic crag, this iconic fortress transformed from a primitive stronghold into the ultimate theatre of kingship. Here, absolute authority was displayed...

Experience a gripping European history of empire, siege, and survival at the turbulent crossroads of East and West. Trace the epic transformation of frontier settlements on the Danube into a modern metropolis forged by constant conflict. Perfect for your daily commute, this vivid narrative...