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The Glass Castle
| Author | : Jeannette Walls |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 370 |
| Release | : 2007-01-02 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1416544666 |
A triumphant tale of a young woman and her difficult childhood, The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir of resilience, redemption, and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and wonderfully vibrant. Jeannette Walls was the second of four children raised by anti-institutional parents in a household of extremes.
Castle
| Author | : David Macaulay |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Total Pages | : 94 |
| Release | : 1977 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780395329207 |
"Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales."--Title page verso.
Breaking Castle Walls
| Author | : Emily Alexander |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 728 |
| Release | : 2018-07-03 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781721980154 |
It's in this moment that I remember: I should probably be mad at him. A summer spent in an obscure corner of the North Carolinian mountains, being cast in a movie adaptation of one of her favorite book series, a group of costars she actually likes - Genevieve Roland is well aware that opportunities like this are those 'once in a lifetime' type deals. She gets that. She does. Therefore, she's determined to enjoy every moment of the next three months, even if it means not overthinking everything for once. In a whirlwind summer of late nights, early mornings, pranks, parties, and not knowing whether she wants to slap or kiss Jonathan Yardleigh, Hollywood's ex-golden boy and her insufferable costar, Genevieve soon realizes that this eagerly awaited Hollywood movie - and the people in it - are about to change her life in every way possible.
The Medieval Siege
| Author | : Jim Bradbury |
| Publisher | : Boydell & Brewer |
| Total Pages | : 386 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780851153575 |
In medieval warfare, the siege predominated: for every battle, there were hundreds of sieges. Yet the rich and vivid history of siege warfare has been consistently neglected. Jim Bradbury's panoramic survey takes the history of siege warfare in Europe from the late Roman Empire to the 16th century, and includes sieges in Byzantium, Eastern Europe and the areas affected by the Crusades. Within this broad sweep of time and place, he finds, not that enormous changes occurred, but that the rules and methods of siege warfare remained remarkably constant. Included are detailed studies of some of the major sieges including Constantinople and Chateau-Gaillard. Throughout, Bradbury supports his narrative with chronicles and letters. irst-hand accounts of danger, famine and endurance bring the acute reality of siege warfare clearly before the reader.
Book of Deeds of Arms and of Chivalry
| Author | : Charity Cannon Willard |
| Publisher | : Penn State Press |
| Total Pages | : 234 |
| Release | : 2010-11-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780271043050 |
It is unexpected in any era to find a woman writing a book on the art of warfare, but in the fifteenth century it was unbelievable. Not surprisingly, therefore, Christine de Pizan's The Book of Deeds of Arms and of Chivalry, written around 1410, has often been regarded with disdain. Many have assumed that Christine was simply copying or pilfering earlier military manuals. But, as Sumner Willard and Charity Cannon Willard show in this faithful English translation, The Book of Deeds of Arms and of Chivalry contains much that is original to Christine. As a military manual it tells us a great deal about the strategy, tactics, and technology of medieval warfare and is one of our most important sources for early gunpowder weapon technology. It also includes a fascinating discussion of Just War. Since the end of the fifteenth century, The Book of Deeds of Arms and of Chivalry has been available primarily through Antoine Vérard's imprint of 1488 or William Caxton's 1489 translation, The Book of the Order of Chivalry. Vérard even suggested that the work was his own translation of the Roman writer Vegetius, making no mention of Christine 's name. Caxton attributed the work to Christine, but it is impossible to identify the manuscript he used for his translation. Moreoever, both translations are inaccurate. The Willards correct these inaccuracies in a clear and easy-to-read translation, which they supplement with notes and an introduction that will greatly benefit students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike. Publication of this work should change our perception both of medieval warfare and of Christine de Pizan.
Understanding the Castle Ruins of England and Wales
| Author | : Lise Hull |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 229 |
| Release | : 2016-03-15 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1476665974 |
Medieval castles were not just showcases for the royal and powerful, they were also the centerpieces of many people's daily lives. A travel guide as well as a historical text, this volume looks at castles not just as ruined buildings, but as part of the cultural and scenic landscape. The 88 photographs illustrate the different architectural concepts and castle features discussed in the text. The book includes glossaries of terminology, an appendix listing all the castles mentioned and their locations, notes, bibliography and index.
Albania
| Author | : Gillian Gloyer |
| Publisher | : Bradt Travel Guides |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 2018 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1784770787 |
This new, thoroughly updated sixth edition of Bradt's Albania remains the only standalone guide to this dynamic and rapidly modernising eastern European country, from the capital, Tirana, a lively European city, with shopping malls, cycle paths, museums, galleries and historic buildings, to remote outposts where traditional ways of life prevail. Updated by expert author Gillian Gloyer, it includes all developments since the last edition, reflecting changes such as continued investment in the road network and construction of fast highways connecting main cities, improved hotel provision and new museums dedicated to Albania's communist history. Despite such modernisation, Albania is one of very few European countries where it is still possible to immerse yourself in traditional lifestyles and culture, and Bradt's Albania provides details of where to experience this for yourself. In highland villages, people tend their livestock and gather their crops with little or no mechanisation; they milk their cows and goats by hand, they make their own cheese and bread, they distil home-made spirits from local fruits and berries. In addition, many villagers have opened up their traditional homes as guest-houses, offering a wonderful opportunity to experience their culture first-hand. Bradt's Albania also includes details of watching the country's rare wildlife, such as wildcats, lynx, wolves and bears, and of visiting its three World Heritage Sites: the archaeological site and national park of Butrint and the Ottoman cities of Berati and Gjirokastra. Iso-polyphony, the traditional music of the south-west, is also listed as part of World Heritage by UNESCO. With rigorously researched historical and archaeological background information, detailed notes on popular and less well-known hiking routes and other outdoor activities, specialist contributors on wildlife, military history and other topics, and an unparalleled wealth of practical advice for the independent traveller, Bradt's Albania is the ideal companion for discovering this intriguing country.
