Frauen und Herrschaft im Deutschland des zehnten Jahrhunderts
Im zehnten Jahrhundert konnten kaiserliche Frauen wie Theophanu und Adelheid im ottonischen Reich bedeutenden Einfluss ausüben. Phyllis G. Jestice analysiert Faktoren wie gesellschaftliche Einstellungen, Reichtum und ihr Image, die zu ihrem Prestige beitrugen. Das Buch hinterfragt den Exzeptionalismus und beleuchtet die Macht dieser Frauen.
Carefully researched, superbly entertaining and illustrated throughout with more than 180 photographs and artworks, Pharaohs is an accessible history of the kings and queens who ruled Ancient Egypt for more than 4,000 years.
In a world historically dominated by male rulers, the women who have sat on thrones of their own shine out brightly. Some queens and empresses were born to greatness, while others fought their way to power. Illustrated with more than 180 photographs and artworks, Queens highlights the true personalities and real lives of the women who ruled.
A historical novel set during the dying years of the Roman Empire
From Europe to Haiti, from India to Japan, Castles of the World explores forts, strongholds, towers and citadels from the ancient world up to the 20th century. Arranged chronologically, each entry includes a striking colour photograph and expert text briefly telling the story of the castle's history.
Humorous novel set mostly in an exotic Eastern European country
Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, maps and artworks, The Medieval Knight explores the reality of what it meant to be a heavily-armed and armoured fighting man in an era when military prowess was the ultimate good.
Third edition of best-selling guide to the pre-eminent Scottish battle, updated and featuring the latest documentary and archaeological research.
Killiecrankie pitted Scot against Scot in the last bloody act of the bitter religious struggle known as 'The Killing Times'.