A portrait of espionage, covert operations, assassination squads, and the deep penetration of see...

The origins, development and use of the two-edged knightly sword of the European middle ages, fro...

Representative examples of swords from 8th-11th century, fully described and illustrated, with ge...

'A substantial and impressive piece of scholarship, one that will serve scholars and enthusiasts ...

Runes, often considered magical symbols of mystery and power, are in fact an alphabetic form of w...

A comprehensive survey of Malory's Morte Darthur, one of the most important texts of the Middle A...

Uncovers the remarkable lives and writings of these tradesmen, showing how they adapted to their ...

Fresh insights into the development of the tournament as an opportunity for social display.

First full translation of an important treatise on chivalric horsemanship.

This biography of Minna Planer, Richard Wagner's wife of 30 years, reveals her as an artist who w...

A leading authority on the Bayeux Tapestry examines the work 'frame by frame' in this profusely i...

Examines the role of the pig in medieval society in material and textual sources.