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 truly definitive work, this magisterial study draws on the latest evidence from across Europe t...

Authoritative reference guide, using the documents in which arms and armour first appeared to exp...

The operas of Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) mark a significant contribution to twentieth-century m...

New essays on the works and themes of Hesse, one of the most perennially relevant and widely-read...

First English-language publication of fascinating interviews with world-renowned musicians: compo...

The internment diary of Austrian composer Hans Gál (1890-1987) with a biographical study of his l...

This volume edits the correspondence of Sir Francis and Lady Acland of Killerton, Devon.It brings...

An enlightening, revised edition of the definitive biography on celebrated organist and composer,...

A study of the literary criticism of the famous and influential German play fragment Woyzeck.Alth...

The first serious study of tournaments throughout Europe reveals their importance - in the traini...

A selection of the best papers written by Brazilian Kant scholars.Kant in Brazil is a collected v...

A collection of essays about language and its constructive role in national culture, history, and...

A pioneering, comprehensive investigation into a major Italian monastery.

'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 lively exploration of the medieval and early modern attitudes towards dance, as the perception ...

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

The sword is an important and multi-faceted symbol of military power, royal and communal authorit...

Malmesbury Abbey was an institution of national significance throughout the Middle Ages and this ...

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

This biography of Minna Planer, Richard Wagner's wife of 30 years, reveals her as a self-assured ...

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.The pig was a co...

The best new research on medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a range of disciplines.The ...

Gazetteer of over 500 hundred surviving Scottish Castles.Discover the castles of Scotland, from e...

A practical manual for building musical understanding and physical skills, intended for conductor...

A new look at Britain's industrial revolution showing how communities of shared skill, knowledge ...

The first book to trace the critical reception of the great African American woman writer, attend...

This first full study of Erasmus Darwin's gardening, horticulture and agriculture shows he was as...

Considers Boult's interpretations of Elgar's major works by drawing on their correspondence, Boul...

Winner - African Studies Association's 2009 Melville J. Herskovits AwardAn intellectual biography...

CO-WINNER: The Triennial Alan Walker Book Award, sponsored by the American Liszt Society 2023A ne...

Text, translation, and critical study of one of the most important medieval bestiaries.The bestia...

Investigations into the cultural significance of that most familiar and charismatic group of anim...

Celebration of the classical architectural tradition, spanning 2500 years but widely practised to...

Presents essays by leading short-story writers on their favorite American short stories and why t...

A poignant, compelling and clear-eyed memoir of a life in music, with the dogged pursuit of compo...

Feted by his contemporaries, Federico García Lorca's status has only grown since his death in 193...

Authoritative reference guide, using the documents in which arms and armour first appeared to exp...

An interdisciplinary approach to medical history that shows the key role that drawings and photog...

Both native-born and immigrant men and women shaped the history of graphic design in America, par...

Brings together some of the very best surviving examples of medieval church wall paintings. This ...

Informed, ethical and professional examination of the debate surrounding the collection of archae...

Music, Politics and Religion in Early Seventeenth-Century Cambridge

María Félix (1914-2002) left her mark on Mexican and European film as well as fashion, art, and j...