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Knights Of Jerusalem 'The Crusading Order Of Hospitallers 1100-1565' Book
Item # HR-115
The Order of St John of the Hospital of Jerusalem has existed for almost a thousand years. It was established in Jerusalem in the mid-11th century to care for Christian pilgrims and its role initially was entirely non-combatant.
Price: $25.00
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Medieval Russian Armies 1250-1500 Book
Item # HR-102
After disastrous defeats at the hands of the Mongols in the 13th century, the Russian principalities became vassals of the Khans of the Golden Horde for more then 200 years; and at the same time the western princes faced the German crusaders.
Price: $17.00
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English Medieval Knight 1300-1400 Book
Item # HR-114
The 14th-century knight lived in a century of change, in terms of both recruitment methods and the appearance of fighting men. This book describes all aspects of the knight's life, including his training in the castle yard and tournaments.
Price: $18.00
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Italian Medieval Armies 1300-1500 Book
Item # HR-112
Mercenaries were a common feature throughout most of Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries, and had been known far earlier. But nowhere did such a sophisticated system of hiring, payment and organization of mercenaries develop as it did in Italy.
Price: $17.00
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Medieval Heraldry Book
Item # HR-133
Coats of arms were at first used only by kings and princes, then by their great nobles, but by the mid-13th century arms were being used extensively by the lesser nobility, knights and those who later came to be styled gentlemen.
Price: $17.00
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Medieval Scandinavian Armies Part 2 1300-1500 Book
Item # HR-106
This second of two books covers the period which saw both expansion in the Baltic, and long wars born of the attempt to bring Scandinavia under a single monarchy - the Union of Kalmar.
Price: $17.00
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Norman Knight AD 950-1204 Book
Item # HR-131
Throughout the 11th and 12th centuries the Norman knight was possibly the most feared warrior in Western Europe. He was descended originally from the Vikings who had settled in Northern France under their leader Rollo in or around 911.
Price: $18.00
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Tudor Knight Book
Item # HR-128
This book details those changes, profiling the knight's appearance and dress, life on campaign, and experience of battle in France, Scotland and Ireland, also explores the concept of chivalry, as sensationally.
Price: $17.00
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Armies Of Medieval Russia 750-1250 Book
Item # HR-103
In the centuries following the first expeditions down the great rivers of northern Russia by Viking traders and adventurers, the foundations for a new state were laid. Many influences grew up first around the great cities of Kiev and Novgorod.
Price: $17.00
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English Medieval Knight 1200-1300 Book
Item # HR-109
The 13th century was a time of change for knights in England. They were faced with rising costs and increasing demands on their time for local government because of their very status in society, until knighthood itself was sometimes avoided.
Price: $17.00
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German Medieval Armies 1000-1300 Book
Item # HR-111
In medieval Germany violence was accepted far more than in other kingdoms. Kings were recognized as guardians of order, but had limitations. Lords expected to use force to secure their rights or win an argument when peaceful methods were not sufficient.
Price: $17.00
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German Medieval Armies 1300-1500 Book
Item # HR-105
The German rulers were forceful and powerful men, and, surrounded by potential enemies, circumstances dictated the necessity of rule by strength based on military capacity.
Price: $17.00
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Knight Hospitaller Book
Item # HR-129
This book, the first of two to examine the lifestyle, experiences and military role of the Hospitaller knight, covers the period from the foundation of the order to the invasion of Rhodes in 1306.
Price: $18.00
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Knight Hospitaller Part 2 Book
Item # HR-132
Having campaigned on land during their early existence, the Hospitallers fought mainly at sea from the turn of the 14th century. The emphasis was now on small-scale operations, rather than the crusading invasion that had so often come to grief.
Price: $18.00
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Knight Of Outremer AD 1187-1344 Book
Item # HR-130
After Saladin's great victory at the Battle of Hattin in 1137, Outremer, as medieval westerners called the remaining Latin or Catholic enclaves in the eastern Mediterranean, was no longer a threat to Islam.
Price: $18.00
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Knight Templar 1120-1312 Book
Item # HR-127
The Templars believed they were God's warriors fighting on God's behalf and developed a fearsome reputation among the neighboring Muslim rulers. This book examines the men who joined the order and why they joined it.
Price: $18.00
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Knight: The Warrior and World of Chivalry
Item # HR-155
Knight: The Warrior and World of Chivalry is a comprehensive book over the age of the knights, serving to explore the myths and debates that surround these fabled warriors. The book itself is lavishly illustrated and an absolute joy to look at and read.
Price: $29.95
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Medieval Polish Armies 966-1500 Book
Item # HR-101
The history of Poland is a fascinating study of a people struggling to achieve nationhood in the face of internal and external enemies. Poland became a unified Christian state in AD 966 and by the 12th century a knightly class had emerged.
Price: $17.00
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Medieval Scandinavian Armies 1300-1500 Book
Item # HR-110
While Scandinavia's 'Viking Age' is one of the most studied aspects of early medieval history, much less has been published about the centuries that followed. Yet the armies of Sweden, Norway and Denmark offer fascinating differences.
Price: $17.00
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Teutonic Knight 1190-1561 Book
Item # HR-126
The Military Order of Teutonic Knights was one of the most famous Crusading Orders; the others being the Templars and the Hospitallers. Like these two, the Teutonic Knights focused upon the preservation of the Crusader States in the Middle East.
Price: $18.00
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Warriors Of Medieval Japan Book
Item # HR-100
The fearless, elite warriors of medieval Japan were loyal comrades but deadly foes. Whether foot soldier, samurai or trained assassin, these men were driven by strict codes of honor and bound by deep allegiances of rank, family or religion.
Price: $18.00
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Condottiere 1300-1500 'Infamous Medieval Mercenaries' Book
Item # HR-107
Lavishly illustrated with contemporary depictions and original artwork, this title examines the complex military organization, recruitment, training and weaponry of the Condottiere.
Price: $18.00
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Discovering Leonardo: The Art Lover's Guide to Understanding Da Vinci's Masterpieces
Item # HR-161
Few can truly claim to fully understand Leonardo da Vinci. With this book, though, you can come fairly close, as Discovering Leonardo: The Art Lover's Guide to Understanding Da Vinci's Masterpieces gives greater understanding to some of his paintings.
Price: $45.00
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Medieval Church and Churchyard Monuments
Item # HR-157
Medieval Church and Churchyard Monuments is a book that uncovers church monuments as a rich source of information for anyone interested not only in church history but also in costume, armor, heraldry, sculpture and genealogy of the medieval world.
Price: $12.95
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The Medieval World: An Illustrated Atlas
Item # HR-156
Written by a team of National Geographic writers, this richly illustrated reference contains more than just maps, as The Medieval World: An Illustrated Atlas is a treasure-trove of facts that contains detailed information about much in the medieval world.
Price: $40.00
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Leonardo DaVinci: The Renaissance Man
Item # HR-160
Leonardo DaVinci: The Renaissance Man is a novel look at the life of one of history's greatest artists and most innovative minds. And instead of a typical view, this book shows his life like a comic, making it a great story for both the young and the old.
Price: $9.99
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Medieval Monasteries Book
Item # HR-158
This book examines monasticism and the different orders of monks, addressing virtually every aspect of their life in some detail. That makes this Medieval Monasteries Book a great resource for all those history buffs who want to study monastic history.
Price: $12.95
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Renaissance Art Pop-Up Book
Item # HR-159
This book will let you see the Renaissance Era as you never have before! The Renaissance Art Pop-Up Book takes the works and innovations of renaissance artists and thinkers, and renders many as ingenious pop-ups that give the viewer with a new perspective.
Price: $40.00
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