A concise and accessible history of four of the monastic orders in the middle ages.
During the Middle Ages, the arresting motif of the walled garden - especially in its manifestation as a sacred or love-inflected hortus conclusus - was a common literary device.
An investigation into texts specifically addressed to women sheds new light on female literary cultures.
Essays on the performance of drama from the Middle Ages, ranging from the well-known cycles of York to matter from Iran.
First full comprehensive guide to one of the most important genres of music in the Middle Ages.
Multi-disciplinary approaches shed fresh light on the Frisian people and their changing cultures.
Timely essays from experienced contributors examine the damage recent conflict has caused to cultural heritage, and how it may best be safeguarded in future.
This highly-illustrated volume, by bestselling author Richard Barber, shows how medieval princes proclaimed their special status through displays of magnificence.
The best new research on medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a variety of angles and approaches.
Revitalizes Alexander Kluge's classic 1979 film, showing it to be not just great storytelling but also an exploration of the poetic force of Frankfurt School Critical Theory.
Catalogue of knives and scabbards found in London excavations, with discussion of date, technology, decoration and function.
This long-awaited autobiography is a must-read for classical musical enthusiasts and those fascinated by some of the twentieth century's star performers. It also offers unique insights into the history of music, the BBC and arts broadcasting in twentieth-century Britain.