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- The medieval warrior : weapons, technology, and fighting techniques, AD 1000-1500 / by Dougherty, Martin J.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 216-217) and index.LSC- Subjects: Military art and science; Military weapons;
- © c2008., Globe Pequot Press,
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- The life of the Qurʼan : from eternal roots to enduring legacy / by Jebara, Mohamad,author.;
Based on extensive scholarship, an innovative biography of the central text of Islam Over a billion copies of the Qur`an exist, yet it remains an enigma. Its classical Arabic language resists simple translation, and its non-linear style of abstract musings defies categorization. Moreover, those who champion its sanctity and compete to claim its mantle offer widely diverging interpretations of its core message at times with explosive results. Building on his intimate portrait of the Qur`an's prophet in Muhammad the World-Changer, Mohamad Jebara returns with a vivid profile of the book itself. While viewed in retrospect as the grand scripture of triumphant empires, Jebara reveals how the Qur`an unfolded over 22 years amidst intense persecution, suffering, and loneliness. The Life of the Qur`an recounts this vivid drama as a biography examining the book's obscured heritage, complex revelation, and contested legacy. The Qur`an re-emerges with clarity as a dynamic life force that seeks to inspire human beings to unleash their dormant potential despite often-overwhelming odds, in order to transform themselves and the world.- Subjects: Qurʼan; Healing; Islam;
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- Look around a medieval castle / by Hibbert, Clare,1970-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.Crusaders' castle -- Outer defences -- Moat and aqueduct -- Stables and exercise yard -- Barracks -- Warehouses -- Armory -- Master's rooms -- Kitchens and latrines -- Great hall -- Hospital -- Chapel -- Dungeon.Tour the Crusader castle, Krak des Chevaliers, to discover who built it, how it withstood fearsome sieges, and how its inhabitants lived, worked, ate and slept.- Subjects: Castles; Military history, Medieval; Middle Ages;
- © 2008., Arcturus,
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- Blood sisters : the hidden lives of the women behind the Wars of the Roses / by Gristwood, Sarah.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: Women;
- © c2012., Harper Press,
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- Ancient and medieval siege weapons : a fully illustrated guide to siege weapons and tactics / by Nosov, K.(Konstantin);
Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-292) and index.- Subjects: Siege warfare; Sieges; Military weapons; Military history, Medieval; Middle Ages;
- © c2005., Globe Pequot Press,
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- The second sleep / by Harris, Robert,1957-author.;
1468. A young priest, Christopher Fairfax, arrives in a remote Exmoor village to conduct the funeral of his predecessor. The land around is strewn with ancient artifacts - coins, fragments of glass, human bones - which the old parson used to collect. Did his obsession with the past lead to his death? Fairfax becomes determined to discover the truth. Over the course of the next six days, everything he believes - about himself, his faith, and the history of his world - will be tested to destruction.- Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Antiquities; Priests; Villages; Secrecy; Faith; Clergy; Death;
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- The frugal wizard's handbook for surviving medieval England / by Sanderson, Brandon,author.; Argyle, Steve,illustrator.;
"A man awakes in a clearing in what appears to be medieval England with no memory of who he is, where he came from, or why he is there. Chased by a group from his own time, his sole hope for survival lies in regaining his missing memories, making allies among the locals, and perhaps even trusting in their superstitious boasts. His only help from the "real world" should have been a guidebook entitled The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England, except his copy exploded during transit. The few fragments he managed to save provide clues to his situation, but can he figure them out in time to survive?"--- Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Time-travel fiction.; Novels.; Amnesia; Amnesiacs; Magic; Memory; Survival; Time travel; Wizards;
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- The White Ship : conquest, anarchy and the wrecking of Henry I's dream / by Spencer, Charles Spencer,Earl,1964-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The sinking of the White Ship on the 25th November 1120 is one of the greatest disasters that England has ever suffered. Its repercussions would change English and European history for ever. King Henry I was sailing for England in triumph after four years of fighting the French. Congregating with the king at the port of Barfleur on that freezing night was the cream of Anglo-Norman society, including the only legitimate heir to the throne. By 1120, Henry was the most formidable ruler in Europe with an enviable record on the battlefield, immense lands and wealth and unprecedented authority in his kingdoms. Everything he had worked for was finally achieved, and he was ready to hand it on to his beloved son, William AEtheling. Henry I and his retinue set out first. The White Ship - considered the fastest afloat - would follow, carrying the young prince. Spoilt and arrogant, William had plied his comrades and crew with drink from the minute he stepped aboard. It was the middle of the night when the drunken helmsman rammed the ship into rocks. There would be only one survivor from the gilded roll call of passengers ..."- Subjects: Charlotte W. White (Ship); Shipwrecks;
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- The science of Leonardo : inside the mind of the great genius of the Renaissance / by Capra, Fritjof;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519; Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519; Science, Renaissance; Scientists; Scientists;
- © 2007., Doubleday,
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- Lost gold of the dark ages [videorecording] / by Morpeth, Mel.; Fulcrum TV (Firm); National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.); National Geographic Society (U.S.); Vivendi Entertainment (Firm);
Lost gold of the dark ages -- Secrets of the lost gold.With exclusive access to one of the most important discoveries of modern times, National Geographic uncovers the secrets of the largest hoard of Saxon Gold ever found. Lost Gold of the Dark Ages chronicles the story of an amateur metal-detecting enthusiast who discovered a gold hoard dating back a millennium and valued at over $5 million. Also includes 'Secrets of the Lost Gold': a fascinating quest to reveal the hidden secrets of the 3,500 piece treasure hoard.E.DVD, widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1.- Subjects: Coinage; Coins, Anglo-Saxon.; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Treasure troves; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
- © c2011., Vivendi Entertainment,
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