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The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, religion, fol… more

Medieval warfare in all its most dramatic detail with profiles of medieval warriors, including Magyars and Vikings, as well as leading warlords such as Bertrand du Guesclin, Jan Zizka and Vlad Dracula. Written by the best-selling author of … more

An introduction to the medieval Cathars, their origins, gnostic beliefs, sacred sites and their tragic genocide via The Inquisitions’ Albigensian Crusade.

Many more documents survive from the early Middle Ages than from the Roman Empire. Although ecclesiastical archives may account for the dramatic increase in the number of surviving documents, this new investigation reveals the scale and spr… more

The Norman conquest of Southern Italy and Sicily turned the medieval world upside down. The “Normanni” arrived on the Italian mainland in relative obscurity, but within 100 years carved out an Empire for themselves in the Mediterranean. The… more

Medeval mystery about King Johns lost treasure and the involvement of the Knight Templars from his rush to take the throne from his brother Richard to to his final death at Newark castle in Linconshire.Was his treasure really lost in the Wa… more

7 Oeuvres de Henri PirenneHistorien belge (1862-1935)Ce livre numérique présente une collection de 7 Oeuvres de Henri Pirenne éditées en texte intégral. Une table des matières dynamique permet d’accéder directement aux différentes oeuvres.L… more

The legend of King Arthur is a well known one but not much is known about his mother, Igraine. What if Igraine (Welsh spelling is Eigyr) wasn’t a pawn in Uther and Merlin’s game of disguise but a willing participant in her own destiny?

Charles Oman’s Medieval Warfare: the Art of War in the Middle Ages is an amazing history of warfare techniques from the fall of Rome to the close of the 15th century.A table of contents is included.

This NOT a girly story about fairies - it is about ‘Fairy’ who has to become the blacksmith when his father dies, then is the only one left when his village dies, and then has to try to kill the king - and Fairy is only SIX years old. And t… more

Relates the history of the Middle Ages simply, directly, and entertainingly. The material is well-arranged and the selection of topics is excellent. Special attention is given to presenting the life of the people—peasant, noble, and court. … more

Relates the thrilling exploits of Rolf in the land of the Vikings: how he becomes an outlaw, and a thrall, and at long last gains his freedom and avenges the unlawful slaying of his father. Through his trials Rolf is challenged to grow in m… more

The Tudors are the most famous family ever to sit on the throne of England.This book is written especially for children between the ages of 7 and 11 who want to find out more about the Tudors. It is great for helping with homework, but even… more

A story of Normandy in the time of William the Conqueror, giving a vivid picture of manners and customs through the eyes of two boys of the court. Describes castle life, dress, amusements, training for knighthood, and other aspects of feuda… more

A comprehensive and readable account of the Dark Ages, emphasizing the more important events, and presenting these as complete and fully illustrated narratives in the words of eminent historians. History of the Dark Ages contents include:VI… more

Duchesne’s The Beginnings of the Temporal Sovereignty of the Popes is a fascinating history of the papacy from 754 to 1073 A.D.A table of contents is included.

Are your kids interested in Knights? Awesome! You have found the right book. Help your children learn more about Knights today by reading this book. Here is what is included inside “Knights! Learn About Knights and Enjoy Colorful Pictures –… more

Saladin and the terrible sect of the Assassins

King Arthur dominates the mythic landscape of Britain, the Once and Future King who reigns in the psyche of the English and Welsh peoples. He is the “Shadow in the Mist” of British history and legends, glimpsed through numerous accounts, t… more

Gregory of Tours (538 - 594), bishop and historian, is best known for writing Ten Books of Histories also known as the Historia Francorum (“History of the Franks”). This edition is Ernest Brehaut’s translation.A table of contents is include… more