Ancient and Medieval Worlds
Author: Helen Cooper Howe
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 626
ISBN-13: 9780582367586
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History of the Ancient and Medieval World
Author: Henk Dijkstra
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780761403555
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplores ancient civilizations and cultures from the dawn of humankind up to and including the Middle Ages.
War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds
Author: Kurt A. Raaflaub
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 502
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis social history of war from the third millennium BCE to the 10th-century CE in the Mediterranean, the Near East and Europe (Egypt, Achamenid Persia, Greece, the Hellenistic World, the Roman Republic and Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the early Islamic World and early Medieval Europe) with parallel studies of Mesoamerica (the Maya and Aztecs) and East Asia (ancient China, medieval Japan). The volume offers a broadly based, comparative examination of war and military organization in their complex interactions with social, economic and political structures, as well as cultural practices.
Calendars and Years
Author: John M. Steele
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Published: 2007-10-08
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 1782974938
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDates form the backbone of written history. But where do these dates come from? Many different calendars were used in the ancient world. Some of these calendars were based upon observations or calculations of regular astronomical phenomena, such as the first sighting of the new moon crescent that defined the beginning of the month in many calendars, while others incorporated schematic simplifications of these phenomena, such as the 360-day year used in early Mesopotamian administrative practices in order to simplify accounting procedures. Historians frequently use handbooks and tables for converting dates in ancient calendars into the familiar BC/AD calendar that we use today. But very few historians understand how these tables have come about, or what assumptions have been made in their construction. The seven papers in this volume provide an answer to the question what do we know about the operation of calendars in the ancient world, and just as importantly how do we know it? Topics covered include the ancient and modern history of the Egyptian 365-day calendar, astronomical and administrative calendars in ancient Mesopotamia, and the development of astronomical calendars in ancient Greece. This book will be of interest to ancient historians, historians of science, astronomers who use early astronomical records, and anyone with an interest in calendars and their development.
Ancient and Medieval World
Author: Rakesh Kumar
Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Published: 2019-01-17
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789351508700
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA student-friendly textbook covering the fundamentals of social formations and cultural patterns of the ancient and medieval world. Ancient and Medieval World provides an accessible overview of the period ranging from the evolution of human beings to the end of the Middle Ages in Europe. The book intricately weaves in the research findings of the last decade, which brought about new dimensions on social, economic, political, religious and several other themes of the ancient and medieval world. It presents a comprehensive and well-balanced assessment of the various developments, discoveries and debates in human history that paved the way for the modern world. The use of various maps, images, tables and other robust pedagogical features will motivate readers to read more and help them to connect better with the topic. This book is an ideal companion for students of history, UGC NET and UPSC aspirants as well as general readers. Key Features: • Closely integrates recent research and studies on the subject that have appeared over the last decade. • Introduction of topics and themes such as Nomadic Groups in Central and West Asia and Religion and Culture in Medieval Europe along with new sub-themes. • Provides maps, images, keywords, review questions and extensive bibliography for clearer understanding of themes and issues. • Extensive summary at the end of each chapter to help the reader recapitulate better.
The History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 2010-02-22
Total Pages: 768
ISBN-13: 0393078175
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA masterful narrative of the Middle Ages, when religion became a weapon for kings all over the world. In her earlier work, The History of the Ancient World, Susan Wise Bauer wrote of the rise of kingship based on might. But in the years between the fourth and twelfth centuries, rulers had to find new justification for their power, and they turned to divine truth or grace to justify political and military action. Right began to replace might as the engine of empire. Not just Christianity and Islam but also the religions of the Persians, the Germans, and the Mayas were pressed into the service of the state. Even Buddhism and Confucianism became tools for nation building. This phenomenon—stretching from the Americas all the way to Japan—changed religion, but it also changed the state. The History of the Medieval World is a true world history, linking the great conflicts of Europe to the titanic struggles for power in India and Asia. In its pages, El Cid and Guanggaeto, Julian the Apostate and the Brilliant Emperor, Charles the Hammer and Krum the Bulgarian stand side by side. From the schism between Rome and Constantinople to the rise of the Song Dynasty, from the mission of Muhammad to the crowning of Charlemagne, from the sacred wars of India to the establishment of the Knights Templar, this erudite book tells the fascinating, often violent story of kings, generals, and the peoples they ruled.
Lifelines in World History
Author: Ase Berit
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2015-03-26
Total Pages: 1050
ISBN-13: 1317466039
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis lavishly illustrated full-color set is organized by the time frames that mirror the National Standards for world history for grades 6-12. An ideal supplement to all the major textbooks, it offers appealing and comprehensive biographies of history's most influential figures - both famous and infamous."Lifelines in World History" features biographies of figures from Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and Southwest Asia, and covers the most significant events and trends in world history. Each volume includes 15-20 biographies, and in addition to biographical information, each entry includes engaging sidebars that feature key dates, more people to know, words from their time, and cultural connections. The set also includes numerous full-color maps.
The Medieval World of Nature
Author: Joyce E. Salisbury
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2019-06-26
Total Pages: 278
ISBN-13: 0429584237
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOriginally published in 1993, The Medieval World of Nature looks at how the natural world was viewed by medieval society. The book presents the argument that the pragmatic medieval view of the natural world of animals and plants, existed simply to serve medieval society. It discusses the medieval concept of animals as food, labour, and sport and addresses how the biblical charge of assuming dominion over animals and plants, was rooted in the medieval sensibility of control. The book also looks at the idea of plants and animals as not only pragmatic, but as allegories within the medieval world, utilizing animals to draw morality tales, which were viewed with as much importance as scientific information. This book provides a unique and interesting look at the everyday medieval world.
Fighting Techniques of the Medieval World
Author: Matthew Bennett
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 9780312348205
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the fighting techniques of soldiers in Europe and the Near East in an age before the widespread use of gunpowder.
The Story of Civilization
Author: Phillip Campbell
Publisher:
Published: 2017-06
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781505105742
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Children should not just read about history, they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, the ancient stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before. Volume II, The Medieval World, continues the journey, picking up where Volume I left off just after the conversion of Emperor Constantine. Children will watch the seeds of Christendom being planted in the soil of Europe thanks to colossal figures like Saints Benedict, Patrick, and Ambrose. The wonder of the medieval world comes alive with brilliant tales of knights, crusaders, castles, and inventions"--Page [4] of cover.
