Diosamante, the beautiful, egotistical queen falls passionately in love with a king. To prove herself worthy, she begins a long journey in search of self-perfection.
This book focuses directly on the reign of Charlemagne, bringing together a wide range of perspectives and sources with contributions from fifteen of the top scholars of early medieval Europe. The contributors have taken a number of original approaches to the subject, from the fields of archaeology and numismatics to thoroughly-researched essays on key historical texts. The essays are embedded in the scholarship of recent decades but also offer insights into new areas and new approaches for research. A full bibliography of works in English as well as key reading in European languages is provided, making the volume essential reading for experienced scholars as well as students new to the history of the early middle ages.
The magic of ancient Ireland—enslaved in the bloody scourge of war! STOLEN MAGIC At last, the enchanted isle of Tirtangir is at peace. Sixarms, mighty chieftain of the Freths, has offered the cauldron of plenty to Cena, Queen of the Danans, so that she may feed her people—and secure the truce. Yet the treacherous foreign ruler, Prince Nemed, knows there is no profit in such peace... His solution: to steal the precious cauldron and gather his armies around Tirtangir, the island that would someday be known as Ireland. Only a handful of swordsmen and sorcerers would dare to fight his savage troops. But fight they must. For the cauldron of plenty must be reclaimed by Midsummer—before all of Ireland drowns in blood! PRAISE FOR KEITH TAYLOR'S BARD SERIES: "For lovers of magic, history, and/or swashbuckling adventure, BARD is an exciting novel!" —Science Fiction Review