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Beginning about 1200 CE, the Mali, Songhay, and Ghana empires spread their sequential influence across the western horn of Africa. This title discusses the vital role... Læs mere
The Laughter of the Saints examines this rich carnivalesque tradition of parodied holy men and women and traces their influence to the anti-heroes and picaresque roots of early modern novels such as Don Quixote.
The Blickling Homilies predates Ælfric’s well-known sermons. It describes the lives of saints and salvation history, and looks ahead to the Day of Judgment. This edition, with a... Læs mere
This is a cross-disciplinary study of the Mediterranean in antiquity, which combines archaeology, history,... Læs mere
Focuses on the impact of crusading on the people of Europe, and the diverse cultural, political and religious legacies that were left behind. This wide-ranging collection will interest readers from undergraduates to specialists.
Throughout Islamic history, Muslim jurists have prohibited sex between men. Tracing Muslim discourses across the first five centuries of... Læs mere
This book explores the development of educational practices and institutions in medieval Iceland, including important questions of language use and social impact.
Arranged chronologically, History of War provides a sumptuous, pictorial guide to the most significant conflicts in human history, from the Bronze Age to the 21st Century.