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In this book, the Graeco-Roman doctor Galen sets out his influential theory of the 'mixtures' of the human body and his ideal of the... Læs mere
Lords, Ladies, serfs, oh my! Journey back in time to the Middle Ages, a time of jousting knights, kings and queens, formidable castles and warring empires.
An illustrated history of Siena, one of the most-visited cities in Italy.
Dieser Band enthält eine kritische Ausgabe und Übersetzung von Barlaam von Seminaras Traktat Ethik nach den Stoikern aus... Læs mere
From an acclaimed historian, a dual biography of good king Richard the Lionheart and his evil brother, King John
June, 1394. When a body is discovered near Swyne Priory, nun sleuth Hildegard of Meaux is plunged into a dark and dangerous puzzle where nothing is as it seems. All she knows for... Læs mere
A scientific study of the journey that Archbishop Sigeric of Canterbury undertook from the British... Læs mere
In the Roman social hierarchy, the equestrian order stood second only to the senatorial aristocracy in status and prestige. This book offers the first comprehensive history of the order, covering the period from the eighth century BC to the fifth century AD.
Argues that donor portraits in Byzantine art should instead be considered as contact portraits. Contends that the... Læs mere
Explores how the Virgin Mary's life is told in many different ways in hymns, sermons, icons, art, and other media in the Byzantine Empire before AD 1204. Argues that these narratives played a fundamental role in the development of the Marian cult from Late Antiquity onward.