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In ‘Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages: Notes of Tours in the North of Italy, ‘ George Edmund Street offers a meticulous examination of medieval architecture through his insightful observations on v …

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 …

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 …

The popular Arthurian legends, such as the grail quests of Perceval and Galahad, and the love of Lancelot for Queen Guenevere, have largely overshadowed Scotland’s own Arthurian romance. The story of …

In ‘The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine, ‘ M. F. Mansfield offers an evocative exploration of the architectural marvels dotting the banks of the legendary Rhine River. With a prose style that ma …

In ‘A B C of Gothic Architecture, ‘ John Henry Parker meticulously demystifies the complexities of Gothic architecture, weaving together historical insights with practical illustrations and detailed …

The Huns are part of Europe’s rich history. The direct Hunnic impact on Europe as it stood around 370 was massive. Attila is one of the few names from antiquity that is still instantly recognised. Th …

In ‘The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated, ‘ Edmund Sharpe meticulously delineates the evolution of English architecture from the Anglo-Saxon era to the Victorian age. Com …

The events of 1000-1130 were crucial to the successful emergence of the medieval kingdom of the Scots. Yet this is one of the least researched periods of Scottish history. We probably now know more a …

In ‘A B C of Gothic Architecture, ‘ John Henry Parker meticulously explores the intricate elements that define Gothic architecture, presenting a structured analysis that demystifies this architectura …