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Scottish military offensives against England from 1369 were largely the product of government policy, were launched with careful timing and, in the reign of Robert II, involved close co-operation wit …

John Henry Parker’s ‘A B C of Gothic Architecture’ provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the key elements and characteristics of Gothic architecture in a detailed and scholarly manne …

In John Henry Parker’s ‘A B C of Gothic Architecture, ‘ readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the intricacies of Gothic architectural design. This scholarly work delves into the fundam …

In some measure to supply a deficiency which common history cannot obviate, to make the period of the Crusades interesting, by giving to it the tangible thread of authentic narrative, these biographi …

IN the following lectures no attempt will be made to give a systematic account of a political development, which is the ordinary theme of history. History is ‘past politics’ in the wide sense of the …

In ‘Bell’s Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely’, W. D. Sweeting delves into the architectural splendor and historical significance of the Ely Cathedral. Written in a meticulous and detailed manne …

In ‘The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated’ by Edmund Sharpe, the author meticulously explores the evolution of English architecture through seven distinct periods. Sharpe’ …

Traditionally, the Wars of the Roses – one of the bloodiest conflicts on English soil – began in 1455, when the Duke of York attacked King Henry VI’s army in the narrow streets of St Albans. But this …

From their small county in the heart of France, the lords of Anjou — the Angevins — produced dynasties that became kings of Jerusalem, England, Sicily, Hungary and Poland from 900 — 1500. They were d …

Edmund Sharpe’s ‘The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated’ is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of English architecture …