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  • Medieval Iberia
    Francis Carter
    For nearly eight centuries, medieval Iberia stood at the crossroads of civilizations, where Christianity, Islam, and Judaism created one of history’s most remarkable societies. This riveting narrative takes you from the dramatic Muslim conquest of 711 to the momentous year 1492, revealing a world far more complex and fascinating than most historical accounts suggest.Discover th...
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    22,61 €

  • The Celtic Fringe
    Francis Carter
    In the shadow of empires, the Celtic lands of Ireland, Wales, and Scotland forged their own remarkable destinies during the Middle Ages. 'The Celtic Fringe' takes readers on an epic journey through these misty borderlands where ancient traditions clashed and merged with conquering forces, creating societies as resilient as they were distinct.From the mysterious Picts of ancient...
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    23,62 €

  • Lords of the North
    Francis Carter
    Beyond the iconic image of marauding Vikings lies a fascinating world of ambitious kings, shrewd politicians, powerful women, and resilient communities. 'Lords of the North' takes readers on an illuminating journey through medieval Scandinavia, revealing how a society of independent farmers and sea-faring raiders transformed into sophisticated kingdoms while maintaining distinc...
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    22,51 €

  • The Carmelites
    Francis Carter
    From a small group of hermits seeking solitude on Mount Carmel to an influential religious order spanning Europe, the remarkable transformation of the Carmelite Order offers a fascinating window into medieval spirituality and institutional adaptation. This comprehensive study traces their extraordinary evolution from the late twelfth through early sixteenth centuries, revealing...
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    22,90 €

  • The Life and Times of Pope Gregory the Great
    Francis Carter
    In the plague-ravaged city of Rome, 590 AD, a reluctant monk is thrust into leadership as the ancient world crumbles around him. The Life and Times of Pope Gregory the Great tells the remarkable story of the man who would bridge antiquity and the Middle Ages, reshaping Western civilization in the process.Born to Roman aristocracy as imperial glory faded, Gregory abandoned wealt...
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    22,66 €

  • Medieval Universities and the Birth of Scholasticism
    Francis Carter
    On a winter morning in 1215 Paris, a young scholar clutching a precious copy of Aristotle hurries through narrow streets toward the cathedral school of Notre Dame. This seemingly ordinary moment marks an extraordinary historical turning point-the birth of one of humanity’s most enduring and influential institutions: the university.Medieval Universities and the Birth of Scholast...
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    23,42 €

  • Education, Learning and University Life
    Francis Carter
    Discover the fascinating evolution of education across a millennium of European history in this groundbreaking exploration of how we’ve learned, taught, and preserved knowledge through the ages. From secluded monastery schools to the birth of the first universities, from Renaissance humanist academies to scientific laboratories, this comprehensive volume traces the remarkable j...
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    23,24 €

  • History of Medieval Fables and Tales
    Francis Carter
    Journey into a world where stories held the power to delight, teach, and transform...In the shadowy scriptoria of medieval monasteries, the brilliant courts of noble queens, bustling taverns of growing cities, and humble hearths of village homes, the extraordinary tapestry of medieval storytelling was woven across a thousand years. 'The History of Medieval Fables and Tales' off...
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    22,60 €

  • Illumination and Abstraction
    Francis Carter
    How do we know what we know? This fundamental question has challenged philosophers for centuries, and two of history’s most brilliant minds developed compelling answers that continue to shape our understanding today.Illumination and Abstraction offers readers a fascinating journey through the epistemological masterpieces of Augustine and Aquinas, exploring how these medieval gi...
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    22,12 €

  • Ancient and Medieval Conceptions of Happiness
    Francis Carter
    What if the secret to happiness has been hiding in plain sight for thousands of years?In this illuminating journey through history’s most profound thinkers, discover how ancient and medieval philosophers tackled humanity’s most persistent question: What makes a truly happy life?From the sun-drenched agoras of Athens to the medieval universities of Paris, from desert monasteries...
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    23,02 €

  • The Role of the Pope in Medieval Politics
    Francis Carter
    From the fall of Rome to the dawn of the Reformation, the papacy stood at the center of medieval politics, wielding an authority that transcended spiritual matters to shape kingdoms, empower emperors, and wage wars. In this compelling narrative, the complex evolution of papal power unfolds through twenty-four meticulously researched chapters that reveal how the Bishop of Rome t...
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    22,53 €

  • History of Late Medieval Mysticism
    Francis Carter
    Between 1200 and 1500, Europe witnessed an extraordinary flowering of mystical literature and practice that forever transformed Western spirituality. In this groundbreaking study, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the landscapes of medieval mysticism-from the soaring theological visions of Meister Eckhart in the Rhineland to the intimate divine conversations of...
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    22,02 €

  • Early Medieval Christian Thinkers
    Francis Carter
    Early Medieval Christian Thinkers: From Augustine to Boethius offers readers an illuminating journey through one of history’s most pivotal intellectual transitions. As Roman civilization crumbled and Christianity transformed from persecuted sect to dominant cultural force, extraordinary minds forged the philosophical and theological foundations that would shape Western civiliza...
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    21,56 €

  • Chivalry and Courtly Culture
    Francis Carter
    Step into the captivating world of medieval chivalry-where battlefield valor meets courtly romance, and religious devotion intertwines with political power. This definitive exploration reveals how the knightly class transformed from simple warriors into the sophisticated aristocracy that defined European culture for centuries.From thundering tournament fields to intimate castle...
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    23,92 €

  • Saint Thomas Aquinas on the Immortality of the Soul
    Francis Carter
    In our age of scientific materialism, when questions of consciousness, identity, and meaning remain as puzzling as ever, Saint Thomas Aquinas offers a profound and sophisticated perspective on what it means to be human. This groundbreaking book provides the first comprehensive examination of Aquinas’s nuanced account of immortality-a view that avoids both naive religious dualis...
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    17,17 €

  • The Nature of God in Thomistic Theology
    Francis Carter
    In this groundbreaking exploration of Thomas Aquinas’s doctrine of God, readers are guided through the brilliant intellectual architecture of history’s most influential theologian. From the famous Five Ways to prove God’s existence to the sublime heights of the beatific vision, this book illuminates how Aquinas integrated faith and reason, philosophy and revelation, into a cohe...
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    16,67 €

  • Dante and the Typological Tradition
    Francis Carter
    This book offers a comprehensive exploration of how typology-the interpretive method that discerns meaningful connections between earlier 'types' and their later fulfillments-functions as the fundamental organizing principle of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. Moving beyond traditional approaches that treat typology merely as an occasional literary device, this study demonstrat...
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    17,05 €

  • Men’s Work
    Francis Rico / Robert Plagmann / Wayne Carter
    Men’s Work Journeys of Strength, Compassion, and Transformation'The heart of man is very much like the sea; it has its storms, it has its tides, and in its depths, it has its pearls too.'What does it mean to be a man in today’s world? Men’s Work explores this question through the voices of fourteen men who have embarked on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation...
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    12,05 €

  • Trade and Urban Development in Poland
    F. W. Carter / Francis W. Carter / Francis WCarter / FWCarter
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    86,38 €