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In the wake of the Roman Empire’s collapse, Italy found itself fractured. Among the Italians of the Middle Ages, the most famous - and controversial - man who sought to unify Italy was, somewhat fittingly, a Roman. Cola di Rienzo was a man whose life and actions have reverberated down the centuries, as his charismatic, yet unsuccessful dictatorship has spawned legends and comparisons with movements of later ages. His attempt to bring the greatness of Roman antiquity into the reality of the 14th century, the city’s lowest point, is inspiring on its face.

Much of what is known of the Norse myths comes from the 10th century onwards. Until this time and, indeed, for centuries afterwards, Norse culture (particularly that of Iceland, where the myths were eventually transcribed) was an oral culture. Freyr: The Origins and History of the Norse God of Love and Fertility looks at the stories about the legendary Norse deity. You will learn about Freyr like never before.

It is possible that no man has ever dominated a time as much as Charles the Great dominated the Early Middle Ages. It is true that the era had its kings, warriors, scholars, and religious leaders, but in many ways, Charlemagne was all of these things. He conquered land for the Franks and sent in missionaries to convert the pagans to Christianity.

The mystical floating city of Venice has inspired awe for generations and continues to be one of the most visited European cities for good reason. Tourists are drawn to the stunning blend of classical, Gothic, and Renaissance-inspired architecture across the picturesque towns and villages, the charming open-air markets, the mouthwatering traditional cuisine, and of course, the famous gondolas drifting down the twinkling blue waters.

Nowadays, the pope is synonymous with unparalleled piety, compassion, and benevolence. To many, the pope is the embodiment of godly love in its purest form. This is a far cry from how things were just a few centuries ago. Back in the day, the most notorious of popes were nothing more than power-hungry dictators and cutthroat political experts. Indeed, by the late 14th century, tensions within the Church reached a breaking point, resulting in the infamous split of the Catholic Church, one that saw multiple popes fighting to knock the others off their thrones.

In 1384, a poor and illiterate peasant woman named Ermine moved to the city of Reims with her elderly husband. Her era was troubled by war, plague, and schism within the Catholic Church, and Ermine could easily have slipped unobserved through the cracks of history. After the loss of her husband, however, things took a remarkable but frightening turn. For the last 10 months of her life, Ermine was tormented by nightly visions of angels and demons.

Era il sultano, ma anche il califfo, protettore della Mecca; usava il titolo ancestrale di khan, che sapeva di steppa e orde nomadi, ma era anche l'erede di Roma e Bisanzio e ostentava il titolo di "Cesare dei Cesari". Era il Gran Turco. Solimano il Magnifico, e il suo regno, rappresentava per gli europei, di volta in volta, uno specchio distorto, un incubo e una speranza, la fertile terra dei paradossi.

In the twilight of the Roman Empire, the Visigoths emerged as the unlikely stewards of Hispania, entwining the Roman legacy with Germanic vigor. Yet, this fusion of worlds was not without its fractures. Witness the societal strains and internal dissent that set the stage for a historic upheaval as diverse peoples grappled with the complexities of coexistence under the Visigothic banner.

Fra il XII e il XIII secolo, al moltiplicarsi delle esperienze religiose fa riscontro l'intolleranza ecclesiastica verso ogni forma di autonomia quale espressione di una volontà di inquadramento tesa a dirigere ogni aspetto della vita degli uomini. La sintesi non fu sempre possibile. Ne derivarono esclusioni, anche violente, e integrazioni proficue. Una parte prevalse, l'altra soccombette: storicamente vinti furono gli eretici, vincitori gli uomini di chiesa.

رحلة فكرية تعبر الفجوة بين ثقافتين، يسعى فيها أحمد أمين إلى كشف أوجه التشابه والاختلاف بين العالمين. يصف أحمد أمين الشرق بروحه الأصيلة المترعة بالتقاليد والدين، ويتناول الغرب بعقله المبتكر المندفع نحو العلم والتجديد. ويرى أمين أن كلاً من الشرق والغرب يحمل من الخير والشر نصيبًا، وأن التواصل بينهما سبيلٌ لتجاوز الصراعات، هذا الكتاب دعوة للتفاهم، يقدمها أحمد أمين برؤية حكيمة، لجعل القارئ يدرك أهمية الحوار الثقافي وأثره في بناء حضارة إنسانية مشتركة تستند إلى قيم العدل والعلم.

La Orden del Temple y sus caballeros, su historia y su mitología siguen constituyendo a día de hoy uno de los grandes episodios de nuestra historia. Su vinculación con algunas de las reliquias sagradas, su origen o su abrupto final continúan encandilando a historiadores, buscadores de enigmas y aficionados al misterio, los cuales recorren los antiguos parajes que llevan a los castillos de la Hermandad Blanca buscando las huellas de un saber oculto que, quizás con suerte, el tiempo haya guardado.

Ripples Across Time explores the sweeping changes that shaped Europe from the Middle Ages to the dawn of modernity. Through a series of thematic chapters, the book examines the continent’s demographic shifts, the evolution of social structures, the rise of cities and the middle class, the impact of wars and religion, and the flourishing of art, science, and literature.

A World Unbroken explores an alternate history in which humanity never faced the devastation of plague. Through a series of deeply researched and humanized chapters, the book examines how uninterrupted population growth, stable communities, and the absence of mass mortality would have shaped every aspect of society, science, and culture.

Descubre la cara oculta de la Edad Media en este fascinante recorrido por sus aspectos más oscuros y olvidados. Desde la crueldad de la Inquisición y los horrores de la Peste Negra, hasta la persecución de brujas y el miedo a la magia, este libro te llevará a lo profundo de una época llena de supersticiones, abusos y violencia. Ideal para quienes desean conocer la historia real, más allá de los mitos románticos y las imágenes idealizadas, El lado oscuro de la Edad Media explora los eventos que marcaron el sufrimiento y la lucha por la supervivencia en tiempos de incertidumbre.

During the reign of the Artaxiad dynasty, Armenia became a hub of trade and commerce, connecting the Silk Road and the Mediterranean world. The Armenian kings encouraged the development of agriculture, commerce, and arts, and the kingdom became renowned for its skilled artisans, writers, and philosophers. Of course, given its central location, the dynasty also faced numerous challenges, including repeated invasions by the Roman and Parthian empires, internal conflicts, and economic hardships.

Corrientes de Cambio explora las fuerzas cruciales, los encuentros y los intercambios que han dado forma al mundo interconectado que habitamos hoy. Abarcando continentes y siglos, este volumen profundiza en el auge y caída de imperios, la difusión de ideas, el movimiento de personas y la evolución de las economías.

What happens when faith picks up a sword? From the blood-soaked streets of Jerusalem to the burning of Constantinople, Deus Vult tells the full, unflinching story of the Crusades — the wars that defined medieval Christendom, reshaped the world, and left behind a legacy of violence, myth, and madness. This isn’t your average textbook history. It’s raw, irreverent, and razor-sharp. JJ delivers a fast-paced, brutally clear narrative of how the Crusades actually happened — without the gloss, without the Sunday school edits, and without pretending anyone knew what they were doing.

Che uomini erano quelli. Riuscirono a salvare l’Europa con la sola forza della fede. Con l’efficacia di una formula semplicissima, ora et labora. Lo fecero nel momento peggiore, negli anni di violenza e anarchia che seguirono la caduta dell’Impero romano, quando le invasioni erano una cosa seria, non una migrazione di diseredati. Ondate violente, spietate, pagane. Unni, Vandali, Visigoti, Longobardi, Slavi e i ferocissimi Ungari. Li cristianizzarono e li resero europei con la sola forza dell’esempio. Salvarono una cultura millenaria, rimisero in ordine un territorio devastato e in preda all’abbandono.

Kolik si proslulý kat Jan Mydlář naúčtoval za popravu 27 českých pánů? Jak probíhala poprava mečem či oběšením? Co směl mít odsouzenec v den smrti na sobě? Jak se pranýřováním trestaly menší přestupky a jaké byly nejběžnější způsoby mučení a mučící nástroje? Dnes nám může připadat zacházení se zločinci zbytečně kruté, bolestivé a nelidské, ale ve skutečnosti bylo přesně takové, jako sama doba. Kati, jejich biřici, ani městská rada s rychtářem nebyli sadisté, užívali pouze takové prostředky, které byly v jejich době dostupné a účelné.

France, 1180 to 1600. A tale of power, intrigue, and change. Kings and queens ruled with ambition. Wars raged across the land. Culture flourished. Society evolved.