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Explores state formation, social fabrics and cultural mores of medieval India from 1200-1800.

An academically reviewed first English translation of the Wushi Zhongkuilu, one of the earliest Chinese works on home cooking and the only culinary work written by a Chinese woman from premodern China preserved in its entirety.

Sovereigns, Scandals and Secrets The Court of King Henry VIII is ruled by fear, greed and jealousy. As a young girl of humble birth, Claire is destined for a life of obscurity, until a chance encounter with the vivacious Lady Anne Boleyn plunges her into the treacherous world of the power hungry aristocracy.Claire may only be a low ranking servant, but if there is one thing she learns from the ruthlessly ambitious nobility, it's that her future lies in her own hands. A life of happiness and fulfilment is within her reach, she just needs to be audacious enough to grasp it.In a captivating blend of fact and fiction, this tale weaves together the threads of love, passion and betrayal. In a world of constantly changing allegiances, those prepared to gamble for wealth. power and prestige are rewarded only if they are prepared to pay the ultimate price.

The 'Gesta et Passio' is a Latin hagiographic text written around 1112 by Ælnoth of Canterbury about the Danish king Cnut who was killed in 1086 and later venerated as St Cnut.Due to its textual complexity Ælnoth's work has been considered heterogeneous and strangely structured. With her study Fiona Fritz aims to show that this complexity reflects the systematic multifunctionality of the text and that the text's construction afforded Ælnoth the opportunity to express his perception of contemporaneous ecclesiastical and secular political matters. Relevant textual functions include the construction of Cnut as a royal saint, propagating the cult of St Cnut, furthering ecclesiastical interests, presenting an ideology of kingship, and enhancing the legitimacy of the ruling dynasty.The analysis of the text considers both the historical context of its production and various textual moves and strategies employed by the author. Over and above the results attained in relation to the 'Gesta et Passio' as an individual text, the present study can be taken as a general exploration of methods for the analysis of the potential of hagiographical texts for various functions and for multifunctionality.

Der Druide Gwydion entdeckt in einer Felsspalte eines Sakralplatzes einen uralten Bronzedolch und verwendet ihn bei einer rituellen Feier, bei der ihm ein peinliches Missgeschick passiert. Er arrangiert daraufhin eine Zwangsheirat der jungen Kendra mit dem verwitweten Clanführer Torin. Die unglückliche Ehe führt schließlich nach einigen Jahren zur Trennung. Kendra und ihre siebenjährige Tochter Bryanna wenden sich dem einfühlsamen Pferdezüchter Glen zu. Torin lässt sich in Zorn und Wut über diese Schmach zu einem fahrlässigen Unternehmen hinreißen, das Unheil über sein Dorf bringt und schließlich zu einem Mordkomplott gegen Glen führt.Der Druide Gwydion und Kendra versuchen die Wahrheit über diese Untat aufzudecken, benötigen aber dabei die Unterstützung der kleinen Bryanna.Doch weitere ungewöhnliche Ereignisse stören das Leben der Dorfbewohner empfindlich... Welche Rolle spielt dabei der geheimnisvolle alte Bronzedolch?

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Belzalith asume la dirección del único Imperio de las Tierras Occidentales en el peor escenario posible: su familia a pleno ha sido asesinada en el Banquete de Primavera. Sus amigos también cayeron en el mismo atentado. La nauta amateur y que el día antes del atentado era conocida en la corte como la Jefa de la Diplomacia Zehirí y una adicta a las fiestas disipadas con sus amigos, regadas de pétalos de amapolas, debe hacer de tripas corazón para definir qué rumbo quiere darle a la nueva Zehiria: si hacerse a un lado y dejar que el curso de la historia determine el destino de sus compatriotas, o hacerse cargo del peso que la tradición puso sobre sus hombros.¿Con qué cuenta la joven de 15 años de tez oliva? Karah-Ulf, la de las cúpulas doradas, esa ciudad capital de espaldas a las montañas y enfrentada al Océano Zafiro, aún cuenta con miles de efectivos navales que pueden ser fieles al mayor Imperio que sobrevivió a la Gran Peste que aniquilara mil cuatrocientos treinta y cinco años atrás a nueve de cada diez pobladores del planeta, fieles al gobierno y a su nación, pero Zehiria pronto se torna en sólo uno de los participantes en el juego de ajedrez en el que se convierten los destinos de la mayor organización de humanos en las Tierras Occidentales, en sólo una pieza del puzzle de lealtades y rencores acumulados que determinarán lo que les depare a los habitantes de un mundo sobreviviente de atrocidades irreparables... o de oportunidades devenidas en futuros posibles....

Ungarn im 15. Jahrhundert. Mihály Szábo ist Arzt im Dienste König Matthias Corvinus. Der Wissenschaft verpflichtet kämpft er nicht nur gegen die Pest, sondern auch gegen den Vorwurf der Ketzerei. Als ein Junge wegen seines Buckels halb totgeschlagen wird, sieht sich Mihály als Arzt und als Mann herausgefordert. Er kümmert sich um 'das Hexenbalg' und macht es sich zur Aufgabe, seine Entstellung zu richten. Doch während der schmerzhaften Prozedur kehren Gefühle zurück, die besser im Verborgenen geblieben wären.

The Imitation of Christ, Book IV: Divine UnionPrepare to be transported to the mystical world of Thomas a'Kempis in Book IV, the final installment of the devotional series. In this profound and transformative journey, Thomas reveals the ultimate destination for those who have embraced the Imitation of Christ. Arriving at the altar, we unite with Jesus through the Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of our faith.But before approaching the Lord's Table, Thomas imparts essential wisdom. He guides us to examine our conscience, seek reconciliation, meditate on God's holy word, and let go of worldly cares and selfish curiosities. In this short but impactful book, Thomas invites us to revisit its chapters repeatedly, urging us to immerse ourselves in its profound messages and prepare ourselves as celebrants, recipients, or adorers of the Blessed Sacrament.In a unique blend of fiction and historical research, Timothy Moore breathes life into the mind of Thomas a'Kempis. In That Same Year, Letters from Thomas a'Kempis to Adriaan Boeyens, Three Pieces of Bread, and The Installation, the reader is transported to the time and place where Thomas wrote Book IV and the impact of its legacy. Fictionalized accounts provide insights into Thomas' thoughts and experiences, shedding light on his intent.Join Thomas as he chronicles the happenings at Mt. St. Agnes in "In That Same Year." Experience the mentorship of Thomas as he passes the torch to a young Adrian Boeyens, who later becomes Pope Adrian VI, in Letters from Thomas a'Kempis to Adriaan Boeyens. Get ready to be captivated by the sacred vision shared by Thomas's mentor, Prior Radewyns, in Three Pieces of Bread, which immerses us in the depth and significance of the Eucharistic life of Jesus through the eyes of Dismas, the Good Thief and Gesmas, the Bad Thief.As you embark on the final Book of this extraordinary series, be prepared for a soul-stirring encounter with the divine. Book IV will leave an indelible mark on your spirit, reminding you of the sacredness of the Holy Eucharist and the transformative power of communion with Christ. ¿Let Thomas a'Kempis guide you to the summit of faith, where you will find the fulfillment of your spiritual journey.

1013AD: King Ethelred has fled England, abandoning his country to the cruelty of the Danish usurper, Svienn Forkbeard, and his malevolent son, Cnut. Seeking refuge in Normandy, Ethelred hopes to secure a life free from danger, one where he'll be able to take care of his family and avoid the intrigue and double-dealing that had blighted his reign back home.Yet not every Englishman is happy to just leave their nation to the Danes. A son of Ethelred, now known by his fearsome name, Edmund Ironside, has refused to flee and is raising an army. Aided by the heroic Ealdorman, Ulfcytel of Eastengle, Edmund hopes to rally what's left of his people and lead them in a furious campaign to win his father's throne and drive the foreign hordes into the sea.But the Danes are not the only enemy the young Edmund has to contend with, and even as he meets them in battle other forces are coming into play, ones that seek to control his fate and place England under a crushing yoke for centuries to come.

The brilliant warrior-poet Dante Alighieri was born in Florence, in the district or quarter known as San Martino in May or June 1265. In later life, he was banished from his home in Florence by his enemies and began to write The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso. This amazing poem described all the terrors, pains and wonders of Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. Dante had an imagined companion - the Roman poet Virgil, and together they examined the results of gross sin and the forgiveness of God.In this book we are concerned with just a few lines of Inferno, albeit of foremost importance, concerning the horrendous butchery of a vengeance killing in an Italian church during Holy Mass. These lines have a surprising mention of the River Thames in England and so they reflect another bloody conflict - the war between the King of England, Henry III, and the French warrior Simon de Montfort. The book also explores the mythical idea of Rivers of Blood and the English conspiratorial phrase: 'He is up to his neck in it.' The author puts forward a theory showing why Dante may have used particular words in the verses of Inferno.This history details how Earl Simon de Montfort was killed, how his sons Simon and Guy pursued a vendetta against someone who was innocent - Henry, King of the Romans, and how the various Rivers of Blood stemming from the Holy Blood of the crucifixion of Christ and the bloody de Montfort vengeance killing merge into an historic saga of hate and madness.

Für alle Leser der Chroniken der Verborgenen Lande, die sich fragen, wie die Verborgenen Lande eigentlich als Karte aussehen, die die Romane auch auf der Landkarte nachvollziehen wollen, ist dies die Antwort auf (hoffentlich) alle offenen Fragen: Der Atlas der Verborgenen Lande!Alle vier Lande ¿ Breitenstein, Scharfenburg, Wengland und Wilzarien ¿ sind in ihrer physischen Gestalt dargestellt, Entfernungen sind in Meilen an den Wegen und Geländehöhen in Klaftern angegeben, ein Register hilft bei der Auffindung gesuchter Orte, Verwaltungsbezirke, Bergen, Seen, Flüsse oder Sehenswürdigkeiten. Unentbehrlich für alle, die mehr über diese Welt wissen wollen!

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What if a legend walks among us, but goes unnoticed?What if a myth is reborn, but the world yawns in reply?Would the legend be slighted, the myth offended?What if they decided it was time to let us know they were here, and ready for duty?

From the author of the #1 Kindle Bestselling Epic Fantasy Detective Strongoak and the Case of the Dead Elf, a new saga begins. This is Camelot Noir. Almost against his will, the Sword-for-Hire known simply as Chaucere, finds himself back in his native land and the burgeoning city of Camelot. It turns out Camelot is now the perfect place for a man of his talents because, when there is nobody else available to help the common folk, Chaucere, and his sword, is always at hand; for a reasonable price. Chaucer becomes involved with machinations surrounding King Arthur's young Queen Guinevere, which brings him to the attention of the formidable Merlin. Forced to become his cat's paw, Chaucere finds, and falls foul of Lord Hudde and his true boss, who has an unexpected secret connection to the King who pulled the Sword from the Stone. But Chaucere has his own secret and he dare not reveal that, not if he wants to save the dream of a Kingdom of Britain.

Athenaeus' Deipnosophists (The Learned Banqueters) is a major Imperial period Greek text in and of itself, but also a source of thousands of fragments by hundreds of authors, many of whom would otherwise be entirely unknown to us. This is the first full new critical edition of the text since that of Georg Kaibel well over a hundred years ago. Kaibel's text is outdated in many ways, including the fact that he undervalued the Epitome manuscripts, which he thought had no independent significance for the constitution of the text. The new edition is based on a full collation of the manuscripts, including not just Venetus Marcianus 447 (A, the sole surviving witness to the complete text) and the various Epitome manuscripts, but also a number of 15th-century hybrid versions of Athenaeus already known in Kaibel's time but ignored by him. Systematic review of the latter set of manuscripts, as well as of early editions also ignored by Kaibel, has allowed numerous conjectures to be reassigned, radically altering our sense of the Early Modern history of the text. A separate, parallel edition of the Epitome is also included. This now becomes the standard text of the Deipnosophistae and a basic reference work.

He's not called Black Douglas for nothing.In fact, the reason for his name is nothing short of grim.James Douglas has a heart as black as his name. When his king commands him to wed the daughter of a fallen laird, can the fair Tosia Fraser tame the beast of the Highlands? James Douglas prides himself on his uncanny military strategy over the English sassenachs, and he soon finds himself at the right hand of King Robert the Bruce of Scotland. But the king and his kinsmen worry that his darker side will consume him. The king finds an ideal solution. Get the Black Douglas a wife to help ground him and salve his soul. Tosia Fraser doesn't know it, but she is the daughter of a powerful laird and staunch ally to the Bruce. To reward the fallen Laird Fraser's fealty and assure the future of Tosia, the king betroths her to the man whose name strikes fear into the hearts of all who hear it. The idea of marrying such a beast makes Tosia's knees weak, but as she gets to know the man behind the beast of Black Douglas, her legs are weak for another reason. When he weds her, James uses his beastly skills to ignite their bed, and Tosia's heart, on fire. James Douglas does have a heart, and he swears it to Tosia. It turns out the beast of Scotland can be tamed. But life is precarious during the Scottish War of Independence, and even though Douglas has led the Scots to a series of victories, this doesn't mean he will always return to Tosia's side. Especially when a spy alerts Tosia to a trap laid by the English to kill the Bruce and her Black Douglas. Armed with this news, Tosia is willing to risk everything, even her own life, to make sure James always returns to her. In this eighth and final book in the Glen Highland Romance series, all the clan come together to join the Bruce in his march across Scotland. Amid the chaos of the war and the clans, Tosia and James cling to the slender thread of hope that they will survive to head into the future together. Will this thread be cut too soon? Meet The Blackguard of the Glen, a stunning Sottish historical romance story of the power of love in the Glen Highland Romance series. If you like handsome Highlanders, bold heroines, and steamy Highlander romances, then discover The Blackguard of the Glen! Get your copy to experience this passionate romance today! Then be sure to check out all her other romance series! The novels in this series are each stand-alone stories and can be read individually in any order, if desired. These historical romances are set in Medieval Sottish Highlands and do not shy away from steamy scenes, occasional archaic curses, and accurate scenes of Medieval Highlander life!

At the end of her year-long handfast to the vicious and abusive Laird Malcolm Cameron, Una has had more than enough of men to last a lifetime. She may be free from the arrangement but doesn't know if she'll ever outrun the pain of the past year. If only she can find a place to start over. A gifted healer, she decides to make her way to start a new life with a neighboring clan. Nothing can stop her now... except perhaps a stranger in the woods begging for help... and his life. From his earliest memories, Ewan MacDonald knew he would become Laird. but he could never have predicted how much loss would pave the way or how much of himself he'd have to sacrifice. Now, he's responsible for his five younger siblings and his clan-and trying hard not to let the panic show. When his youngest brother is gravely wounded, he needs a healer. How fortunate, then, that one almost murders him in the woods. Lives are at stake, but so too, it turns out, are hearts. Letting themselves be loved feels terrifying, but it's nothing compared to the danger lurking in the shadows. When the demons of the past come calling, will Una and Ewan find the strength to trust the other to catch them? Or will all be lost?Hold Fast is a dual-POV, medieval highland romance. It is the first book in The Laird's Holdings series.

Meet Tommy Evans, a college dropout who's fed up with the hypocrisy of Christianity. He'd rather choose homelessness than live under his dad's religious roof another day. But Tommy's world is about to flip upside down overnight. One moment he's rehashing a heated argument with his dad about the myth of Christianity, and the next, he's waking up in the body of the apostle Thomas in ancient Galilee. Tommy is a total skeptic thrown into a world with a Jesus he doesn't believe in! At first, he hopes it's just a vivid dream, but the miracles and teachings around him are all too real. This Jesus? Not what he expected. The disciples? Absolutely nothing like he imagined. As Tommy grapples with the complexities of first-century Israel, Roman domination, and Jewish zealotry, Thomas's life challenges everything he thought he knew. But Tommy knows something no other disciple does: Jesus is headed for a crucifixion. And he's got a hunch he might have been divinely sent back in time to prevent it. Torn between saving his new friend and mentor and preserving the biblical timeline, he struggles to decide which choice will finally send him home. With revolution brewing and religious authorities scheming, Tommy must decipher his purpose before catastrophe strikes in Jerusalem. Will he radically rewrite history or let it run its course? Prepare for a heart-pounding journey through time, where one man's decision can change the course of human history.

A young nation in peril. A web of deception. A triangle of forbidden love. The year is 1315. The fledgling nation of Switzerland - the Confederation Helvetica - is under threat from the Habsburgs. In France, the Knights Templar have been disbanded and declared heretics by the king. Magda, a beautiful weaver living near the alpine village of Morgarten, befriends Walter, a messenger and tracker who is the son of the legendary Wilhelm Tell. Walter and Magda's budding romance is threatened by the arrival of Sébastien, a French fugitive. What secrets is this foreigner hiding? Can Walter solve the mystery of a murder and a stolen religious artefact before a mighty battle with the Habsburgs ensues? And who will be the victors in their turbulent triangle of love?Finalist in the Page Turner Awards 2023

A cottage in a secret garden is where two strangers discover the true meaning of Christmas.With dark memories of a past Christmas taunting him, Lord Percival Hamilton wants nothing to do with silly kissing boughs or any manner of festive celebrations at his brother's castle. Deciding to stay away until Twelfth Night passes, he heads to an abandoned cottage in a secret garden in the woods, wanting to escape this burdensome time of year. When he arrives, he discovers he is not alone.On her deathbed, Holly Wakefielde's mother gives her a heart-shaped brooch and tells her to flee the evil Lord Neville. Holly and her young brother travel to their grandmother's cottage in the woods, hoping to find refuge. However, they are serfs, bound to their lord and his land and are not allowed to leave. If caught, they will be punished or perhaps even killed.A woman on the run and a man trying to escape his past are housed together at Christmastime. Now, the biggest danger is falling for each other while hoping to keep their secrets.

1532 reist der holländische Maler Maarten van Heemskerck (1498-1574) von Haarlem nach Rom. Mit dem Zeichenstift in der Hand entdeckt er Antike und Renaissance. Seine faszinierenden Zeichnungen führen uns durch das Rom des 16. Jahrhunderts. Eine Reise in virtuosen Bildern durch die Zeit.Kolosseum - Forum Romanum - Kapitolsplatz: Er war überall. Als einer der ersten nordalpinen Künstler unternahm Maarten van Heemskerck eine reine Künstlerreise nach Italien. Seine Skizzen zeigen bewunderte antike Bau- und Bildwerke, aber auch die zeitgenössische Kunst Raffaels und Michelangelos. Der prächtige Band lädt ein, Van Heemskercks Zeichenpraxis, die römische Topographie und die sozialen Netzwerke des 16. Jahrhunderts sowie die spannende Restaurierungsgeschichte seines römischen Skizzenbuchs kennen zu lernen.