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c 500 CE to c 1000 CE

Paperback. Throughout the history of imperial China, the educational elite used various means to criticize government policies and actions. By examining literary archetypes, titles of paintings, inscriptions and the historical context, this text shows that paintings expressed strong political opinions. Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series. Num Pages: 434 pages, 44 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; 3F; 3H; ACK; AFC; DSBB; DSC; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 276 x 212 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1184.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Harvard University Asia Center
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674007826
ISBN
9780674007826
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 32.68

Paperback. This study attempts to survey the historiography, history and central interpretative problems surrounding the issue of investiture and the clashes between church and monarchy during the Middle Ages. Series: The Middle Ages Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, 4 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; 3H; HBAH; HBJD; HBLC; HBTB; HRCC1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812213867
ISBN
9780812213867
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.69

hardcover. A remarkable book analysing the importance of oratory for transmitting religious knowledge, legitimising rulers and inculcating moral values in the medieval Islamic world. Series: Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization. Num Pages: 3108 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3F; 3H; HBJF1; HBLC1; HRAX; HRH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 162 x 228 x 25. Weight in Grams: 566. Series: Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization. 3108 pages. A remarkable book analysing the importance of oratory for transmitting religious knowledge, legitimising rulers and inculcating moral values in the medieval Islamic world. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1FB; 3F; 3H; HBJF1; HBLC1; HRAX; HRH. Dimension: 162 x 228 x 25. Weight: 564.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Edition
New
Number of pages
3108
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107023055
ISBN
9781107023055
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.67

Hardback. This acclaimed volume explores and unravels the contexts, readings, genres, intertextualities and debates within Anglo--Saxon studies. * Brings together specially--commissioned contributions from a team of leading European and American scholars. * Embraces both the literature and the cultural background of the period. Editor(s): Pulsiano, Phillip; Treharne, Elaine. Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 552 pages, 2. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2ABA; 3F; DSBB; HBJD1; HBLC; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 189 x 264 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1180.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
552
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631209041
ISBN
9780631209041
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.13

Hardcover. Editor(s): Laiou, Angeliki E.; Simon, Dieter. Num Pages: 278 pages, 25 halftones. BIC Classification: 1QDAZ; 3F; 3H; HBJD; HBJF; HBLC; HBTB; LAFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 730.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
Number of pages
278
Condition
New
SKU
V9780884022220
ISBN
9780884022220
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.56

Hardcover. Addresses evidence for childhood and youth from the sixth century to the sixteenth, but with particular emphasis on later medieval England. This work features contents such as the idea of childhood in the writing of Gregory of Tours, skaldic verse narratives and their implications for the understanding of kingship, and more. Editor(s): Goldberg, P.J.P.; Riddy, Felicity. Num Pages: 152 pages, Cloth over boards. BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; 3H; DSBB; HBJD1; HBLC; HBT; JFC; JFSP2; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
York Medieval Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903153130
ISBN
9781903153130
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.82

Paperback. Series: Index of Christian Art Occasional Papers. Num Pages: 345 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3F; 3H; ACK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Index of Christian Art, Dept. of Art and Archaeology, Princeton University United States
Number of pages
345
Condition
New
SKU
V9780983753704
ISBN
9780983753704
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 30.31

paperback. A summary of mediaeval aesthetic ideas, by Italian novelist and playwright Umberto Eco. Juxtaposing theology and science, poetry and mysticism, Eco explores the relationship that existed between the aesthetic theories and the artistic experience and practice of mediaeval culture. Translator(s): Bredin, Hugh. Series: Yale Nota Bene. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 3F; 3H; ABA; ACK; ACN; HBG; HBLC; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 130 x 196 x 25. Weight in Grams: 124.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780300093049
ISBN
9780300093049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 11.56

Paperback. The classic, bestselling work on the Arthurian era and its fundamental role in the birth of Britain today. Num Pages: 688 pages, 36 maps. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3D; 3F; HBJD1; HBLA; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 46. Weight in Grams: 996.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Edition
Pbk. ed
Number of pages
688
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842124772
ISBN
9781842124772
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.04

Paperback. Series: Muslim Heritage Series. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1HB; 3F; 3H; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2023
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780769486
ISBN
9781780769486
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.31

Paperback. Adam of Bremen's history of the See of Hamburg and of Christian missions in northern Europe from AD 788 to 1072 is a primary source of knowledge concerning the history, geography and ethnography of the Baltic region and its peoples before the 13th century. Translator(s): Tschan, Francis J. Series: Records of Western Civilization Series. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DN; 3F; 3H; BGH; HBJD; HBLC; HRCC7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
First Edition (US) First Printing
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231125758
ISBN
9780231125758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.02

Hardcover. This volume analyzes the representation of gender and desire in elite, male-authored literary texts in China dating from roughly 200 B.C. until 1000 A.D. Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; 3D; 3F; DSBB; HBJF; HBLA; HBLC; JFSJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 168 x 34. Weight in Grams: 752.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Harvard University Asia Center
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674005273
ISBN
9780674005273
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 40.44

Paperback. William the Conqueror's invasion in 1066 was not the only attack on England that year. On September 25, 1066, less than three weeks before William defeated King Harold II Godwinson at the battle of Hastings, that same Harold had been victorious over his other opponent of 1066, King Haraldr Hardradi of Norway at the battle of Stamford Bridge. Series: Warfare in History. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3F; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843830276
ISBN
9781843830276
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 29.66

Hardback. Hagiography,or writing about and illustrating the lives of saints, was one of the most creative areas for artistic inspiration in the Middle Ages. This book explores the sumptuously illustrated saints' lives that were made in medieval Europe. Num Pages: 455 pages, 8 color illustrations, 149 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; AKLB; DSB; HBJD; HBLC; HRCC1; HRCC2; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 189 x 264 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1058.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
455
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780520223202
ISBN
9780520223202
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.74
€ 51.53

Paperback. Ik' vases are acclaimed for their naturalistic colour, veristic portraiture, and calligraphic line. This book explores 8th-century Maya vase painting of the Ik' kingdom, located in the tropical lowlands of present day Guatemala. It also describes the dramatic scenes represented on the vases with historically accurate vignettes. Series: Princeton University Art Museum. Num Pages: 208 pages, 200 colour images + 20 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 3F; ACK; AFPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 220 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300174380
ISBN
9780300174380
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.15

Hardback. Editor(s): Jordan, William Chester; McNab, Bruce; Ruiz, Teofilo F. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 596 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3F; DNF; HBLC1; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 999.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
596
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691644257
ISBN
9780691644257
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 284.19

Hardback. Make a real connection with history as you explore the past by meeting all sorts of characters. Find out how different people in different time periods lived their lives and what they may have thought about the world. Series: Encounters with the Past. Num Pages: 32 pages. BIC Classification: 3F; 3H; 4KHJ; 5AJ; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 287 x 223 x 10. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Hachette Children´s Group
Edition
Illustrated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445132457
ISBN
9781445132457
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 22.86

Paperback. Selected by Choice magazine as an Outstanding Academic Book

Argues that the origins of courtliness lie in the German courts, their courtier class, and the education for court service in the tenth and eleventh centuries.

Series: The Middle Ages Series. Num Pages: 340 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; 3H; HBG; HBLC; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 506.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780812213072
ISBN
9780812213072
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 34.78

Hardcover. This volume deals with the art of church treasures and cloisters in the early Middle Ages in Europe - the work of goldsmiths, ivory carvers, bronze casters, enamellers and wood carvers. It traces the unbroken development of the Sacred Arts and their interrelationships throughout Europe. Series: The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art Series. Num Pages: 340 pages, 275 b&w illustrations, 75 colour Plates, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; 3H; ACK; AGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 292 x 223 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1708.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Edition
2 Sub
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300060485
ISBN
9780300060485
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 115.07
€ 86.26

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801439520
ISBN
9780801439520
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.43

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843837015
ISBN
9781843837015
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.48

Paperback. This book explores, through a series of essays, a set of interrelated elements that define the literary culture of China in the late eighth and early ninth centuries. Num Pages: 212 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; 3F; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5499 x 3564 x 13. Weight in Grams: 268.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804726672
ISBN
9780804726672
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 34.87

Hardcover. This is a history and ethnography of the Cheyenne people, from their prehistoric origins north of the Great Lakes to their present life in the reservations in Oklahoma. It is based on archaeological, material, historical and linguistic evidence, and draws on the oral traditions of the Cheyenne. Series: Peoples of America. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3F; 3H; 3J; HBJK; HBTB; HBTD; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 31. Weight in Grams: 668.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Basil Blackwell Inc, US United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557864840
ISBN
9781557864840
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 170.99

Hardcover. This study represents a radical rethinking of traditional distinctions involving the term "religion" in the ancient Greek world and beyond, through late antiquity to the 17th century, and promotes the fluidity of such concepts as religion and magic. Editor(s): Asirvatham, Sulochana R.; Pache, Corinne; Watrous, John. Series: Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1QDA; 1QSM; 3F; 3H; 3J; HRKP; HRQX2; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847699681
ISBN
9780847699681
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 183.57

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