The Renaissance was a period of unparalleled beauty, excitement, and interest in Florence, despite frequent plagues and ......more
The remarkable story of the cartographic masterpiece--the Venetian mappa mundi--that revolutionized how we see the world......more
Delivered in bite-sized diary chunks, Jan-Marie Knights takes the reader on a journey into the world of Tudor high socie......more
Within the shifting political landscapes of Eastern Europe during the late Middle Ages, the principality of Moldavia (ex......more
One of The New Yorker’s Best Books of the Year "A lively book....[Luzzi] brilliantly sets the operatic stage of vibrant,......more
Four generations of Brandon men lived and served six English kings, the most famous being Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffo......more
This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and cultural landscape of Renaissance Europe. Tracing the hist......more
Typography, the art of printing with moveable type, was one of the most revolutionary inventions of the Renaissance era.......more
New in paperback - An original new biography of Henry VIII’s last wife, Katherine Parr, which shows the strength of the ......more
Leo Teohari was born in Constanta, Romania. Leo holds both a law degree and a degree in international economics. Leo def......more
The Defence of the Seven Sacraments (in Latin, Assertio Septem Sacramentorum) is a theological treatise from 1521, writt......more
1520 explores the characters of two larger-than-life kings, whose rivalry and love-hate relations added a feisty edge to......more
Intrigue, double-dealing and conspiracy in the Eternal City. ’A fascinating narrative of the intermingling of secular an......more
The Defence of the Seven Sacraments (in Latin, Assertio Septem Sacramentorum) is a theological treatise from 1521, writt......more
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A brilliant history of one of the most beautiful cities in the world during the height of the Italian Renaissance. Perfe......more
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more
On August 22, 1485, Henry Tudor emerged from the Battle of Bosworth victorious. His disparate army vanquished the forces......more
NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS Caesar Borgia: A Study Of The Renai......more
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"A virtuoso of historical fiction" - Reader’s Digest An ancient culture. A mysterious ring. A dangerous land. Abel de Sa......more
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A lively and penetrating social history of the Renaissance. Perfect for readers who love the books of Ian Mortimer, Liza......more
’A compelling and wry narrative of one of the most intellectually thrilling eras of British history’ Guardian. *********......more
"In May 1671, Colonel Blood became the only person ever to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. How did he s......more
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Mary Tudor’s childhood was overshadowed by the men in her life: her father, Henry VII, and her brothers Arthur, heir to ......more
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Anna was the "last woman standing" of Henry VIII’s wives--and the only one buried in Westminster Abbey. How did she mana......more
The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy (1860) is a work of art history by Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt. Recogn......more
A dramatic account of some of the most notorious figures of medieval and Renaissance history who ruled from the Eternal ......more
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The Reformation was a long struggle of ideas between the established Catholic Church and the questioning of faith brough......more
"The Welsh habit of revolt against the English is an old-standing madness . . . from the sayings of the prophet Merlin t......more
Spanning some of the most vibrant and fascinating eras in European history, Cambridge historian Derek Wilson reveals a s......more
Like every era, the Renaissance brims with stories. Fascinating, scandalous, and at times seemingly unbelievable stories......more
Mary Tudor has always been known as "Bloody Mary," named by later Protestant chroniclers who vilified her for attempting......more
This magnificent love letter to Rome (Stephen Greenblatt) tells the story of the Eternal City through pivotal moments t......more
Michel de Montaigne embodies the Humanist ideal. Curious, measured, contemplative yet not unworldly, witty, free of prej......more
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This is three contemporary accounts of the wars of the 16th and 17th centuries. The first pertaining to Zamoyski s campa......more
Have you ever wondered what the Tudors ate? What was served at the courtly feasts of Henry VIII, or what kept peasants a......more
The Wars of the Roses saw family fight family over the greatest prize - the throne of England. But what gave the eventua......more
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Since the publication of The Prince five centuries ago, Machiavelli has been associated with political amorality. But th......more
Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES. ____________ Why did the Spanish launch their Armada on England? How did Fra......more
Kinsale, Ireland: Christmas Eve, 1601 As thunder crashes and lightning rakes the sky, three very different commanders li......more
At the heart of the English Civil War stands the wife of Charles I, Henrietta Maria. She came to England in 1625 at the ......more
Renowned historian John Julius Norwich has crafted a bold tapestry of Europe and the Middle East in the early sixteenth ......more
A Wall Street Journal Book of the Year A Spectator Book of the Year "A truly intimate portrait of one of the greatest cr......more
You would as well look for blood in a corpse as for the least shred of decency in a man . . . Without help from their wi......more
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De la mano de Juana La Loca desembarco en Espana una dinastia extranjera que habia hecho de los matrimonios entre parien......more
The fascinating story of Queen Elizabeth s secret outreach to the Muslim world, which set England on the path to empire,......more
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This man was Colonel Thomas Blood, a notorious turncoat and fugitive from justice. Nicknamed the Father of all Treason......more
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A rich, wondrous anthology of the Western magical tradition, from the Old Testament to Doctor Faustus and Paradise Lost,......more
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A turbulent and misunderstood period for Clan Cameron when rivals vied for power through bloodfeud. In this new study, E......more
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"A colorful introduction to one of the most influential businessmen in history" (The New York Times Book Review), Jacob ......more
The Borgias have become a byword for pride, lust, cruelty, avarice, splendour and venomous intrigue. An inspiration for ......more
A short, accessible and entertaining history from one of Ireland s best-loved writers, now updated to bring our country ......more
Shakespeare lived and worked in an extraordinary period of change and discovery which can be hard to understand in 21st ......more