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This highly-illustrated volume, by bestselling author Richard Barber, shows how medieval princes proclaimed their special status through displays of magnificence.

The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperback Henry II (1154-89) through a series of astonishing dynastic coups became the ruler of an enormous European empire. One of the most dynamic, restless and clever men ever to rule England, he was brought down both by his catastrophic relationship with his archbishop Thomas Becket and his debilitating arguments with his sons, most importantly the future Richard I and King John. His empire may have ultimately collapsed, but in Richard Barber's vivid and sympathetic account the reader can see why Henry II left such a compelling impression on his contemporaries. Richard Barber has written for Penguin The Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe, The Holy Grail and Edward III and the Triumph of England. He is a major figure in medieval studies, both as a writer and as a publisher.

Henry II (1154-89) through a series of astonishing dynastic coups became the ruler of an enormous European empire. One of the most dynamic, restless and clever men ever to rule England, he was brought down both by his catastrophic relationship with his archbishop Thomas Becket and his debilitating arguments with his sons, most importantly the future Richard I and King John. His empire may have ultimately collapsed, but in Richard Barber's vivid and sympathetic account the reader can see why Henry II left such a compelling impression on his contemporaries.

Monografia popularnonaukowa, próba ujęcia kulturowego zjawiska, jakim było rycerstwo średniowieczne, wraz z jego mentalnością, obyczajowością i kodeksem postępowania, określonym tu słowem „rycerskość”. Autor zaczyna od opisu historycznych procesów, które doprowadziły do wyodrębnienia zależności feudalnych i rycerstwa jako stanu, a następnie poddaje wnikliwej analizie średniowieczną literaturę rycerską.

Pierwotne chrześcijaństwo nie zamierzało mieć nic wsp�lnego z walką zbrojną, ale rychło sytuacja zaczęła się zmieniać. Kości�ł r�sł w potęgę i chciał dysponować siłą zbrojną do obrony interes�w swoich i utożsamianej z tymi interesami feudalnej Europy. Tworzone przy udziale dostojnik�w kościelnych zakony rycerskie miały się wraz z rycerstwem świeckim podjąć dzieła największego - odbicia Ziemi Świętej z rąk muzułman�w.

The destruction of the French army at Crecy in 1346 and the subsequent siege and capture of Calais marked a new era in European history. This book is about knighthood, battle tactics and grand strategy, and it is also about fashion, literature and the privates lives of everyone from queens to freebooters.

The evolution of Boydell & Brewer is illustrated through a curated selection of forty significant books, showcasing its transformation from a small general press to a prominent academic publisher. The narrative highlights memorable events tied to the books, such as reading Beowulf at Sutton Hoo and hosting a tournament at Framlingham Castle. Additionally, it addresses the shift in academic publishing during the 1970s and 1980s, when scholars sought more flexible publishing solutions, leading to the establishment of specialized firms that now comprise the Boydell & Brewer Group.

For Kim Woodburn finding fame in her 60s in the smash hit television series How Clean is Your House? with fellow dust-buster Aggie Mackenzie is like living a fairytale. Often she has simply wished that she had never been born, for Kim has overcome horrific emotional and physical abuse both at the hands of her alcoholic mother and her philandering, sexually abusive father. In her brave and revealing story Kim's memories of growing up are not of love and cuddles, but of beatings and random cruelty. Shuttled between the brutal houses of her warring parents, a succession of miserable children's homes and a grim convent -- Kim's past has cast a long shadow over her life. But just before her sixteenth birthday she finally made her escape. It has taken decades of hard work, and a wonderfully happy marriage to conquer depression but now she has emerged unbowed and unbeaten as Britain's Queen of Clean.

The discovery of Edward III's 'House of the Round Table' at Windsor Castle highlights the king's ambition and desire for legitimacy in his claim to the French throne. This archaeological find offers insight into the historical context of the 14th century, illustrating how Edward sought to project his power and prestige during a pivotal period in English and French history.

The Holy Grail is an image familiar to us all as an almost unattainable, infinitely desirable goal. The idea has passed into everyday speech and the legends behind it are as current in today�s culture as they have ever been. And yet the Grail has no real religious meaning and is nowhere mentioned in the Bible. What is the truth behind this elusive symbol? Here, Barber traces the history of the stories surrounding the Holy Grail. He describes how through a long series of imaginative transformations, the grail has moved from the sphere of romance to religion, and in twentieth century popular culture has become an emblem of mysticism and man�s highest aspirations, intimately linked with the central ritual of the Christian faith. The search for the grail has always been described as a quest; in this book, Barber goes on his own quest, brilliantly exploring the richness of the Holy Grail�s cultural impact. Barber traces the history of legends surrounding the Holy Grail, from Chretien de Troyes' great romances to the popular bestsellers of the late twentieth century.