Mordid, a mercenary who has recently supported a planetary dictator, is eager to return to high-stakes work. His next mission appears straightforward: transporting the Pope back to Earth. However, as he embarks on this journey, the complexities of his task and the challenges that arise may test his skills and resolve in unexpected ways.
Focusing on the transmission of the Vulgate Old Testament in Anglo-Saxon England, the book explores the variations in early medieval manuscripts, revealing insights into monastic and ecclesiastical history. Richard Marsden analyzes twenty surviving manuscripts, including the Codex Amiatinus, and discusses the earliest Old English translations. This comprehensive study provides a detailed listing and collation of Anglo-Saxon manuscripts, highlighting the significance of textual history within the broader context of Anglo-Saxon culture and history.
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) is based on reading source material to recreate the lost martial arts of Europe. While reading the treatises and performing depicted techniques helps understand HEMA, there is more to it. The sources were not written and illustrated in a vacuum, but rather in a rich and complicated world. Historical European Martial Arts in its Context places the sources in a time and place with details about single-combat, duels, tournaments, self-defense, war as well as the Masters and their treatises. Richard Marsden approaches the ‘why’ behind the treatises and delves into Europe’s martial culture from the 14 th through 18 th century. HEMA is thus explored on the blood-soaked fields of battle, in the dark alleys of dangerous cities, and under the shade of trees where illicit duels might be fought.
The synthesis of Marx and Foucault has traditionally been seen within the social sciences as deeply problematic. The author overturns this received wisdom by subjecting both thinkers to an original re-reading through the lens of the philosophy of critical realism.The result is an illuminating synthesis between Marx's social relations of production and Foucault's disciplinary power from which the author constructs a model of the material causes of our capacity to act. The laws of motion of a society and its microphysics are shown to be complementary parts of a theory of capital, society's genetic code. The Nature of Capital overturns traditional interpretations of Marx, presents an accessible and comprehensive account of the development of his model of capital and demonstrates its ability to explain modern societies.
The second edition of this groundbreaking reader offers a comprehensive selection of Old English prose and verse, featuring extensive revisions to enhance its educational value. It aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the language and literature of the period, making it an essential resource for students and enthusiasts of Old English.
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Exploring the role of the Bible in medieval society, this book delves into its influence within monastic and ecclesiastical schools, as well as its presence in literature, drama, and art. It examines how biblical texts shaped cultural and intellectual life during the medieval period, highlighting their significance beyond purely religious contexts. Through various mediums, the book illustrates the Bible's impact on societal values and artistic expression during this transformative era.
