French Medieval

The most famous date in history is 1066, and with good reason, since no battle in medieval history had such a devastating effect on its losers as the Battle of Hastings, which altered the entire course of English history.

The epic story of how France was born — from tribal chaos to the rise of kings, knights, and cathedrals that reshaped the West. Long before Versailles, Napoleon, and the French Revolution, there was another France — a land of warriors and dreamers, forged in blood and stone. In The Birth of France, discover how a scattered world of barbarian tribes, Viking invaders, and feuding lords became the first true nation of Europe. Meet Clovis, the warrior king who baptized a people; Charlemagne, the emperor who dreamed of uniting the West; Viking raiders who became dukes of Normandy; and the ...

Uncover the Epic Conflict That Forged Modern Europe The Hundred Years' War was a turning point that melted down old orders and built new nations. This was a period that forever reshaped warfare, power dynamics, and even our understanding of nationhood. Tired of dry, academic history? This book is your accessible guide to understanding this pivotal era. No jargon, just clarity and captivating insights. Here’s just a fraction of what you can expect inside: The spark that ignited a century of conflict: How a royal dispute escalated into Europe's longest war. The revolutionary longbow: ...

Embark on an enthralling journey through the heart of Medieval England in this captivating exploration of one of history's most dynamic periods. Delve into the lives of kings and queens, knights and peasants, as the story of England unfolds against the backdrop of feudalism, chivalry, and religious upheaval. Experience the turbulence of the Magna Carta, the devastation of the Black Death, and the intrigue of the Wars of the Roses, all of which shaped the destiny of England.

The millennium between the breakup of the western Roman Empire and the Reformation was a long and hugely transformative period - one not easily chronicled within a single book. Yet distinguished historian Chris Wickham has taken up the challenge in this landmark book, and he succeeds in producing the most riveting account of medieval Europe in a generation.

Uncover the Epic Saga that Forged Two Nations Two manuscripts in one book: The Hundred Years’ War: An Enthralling Guide to the Epic Struggle for Dominance Between England and France Joan of Arc: An Enthralling Guide to a Peasant Girl’s Rise in Medieval France and Her Timeless Legacy as a National Heroine The Hundred Years' War was a crucible that melted down old orders and built the very foundations of modern France and England. This definitive guide takes you deep into the heart of Europe’s longest war, revealing how a royal dispute reshaped warfare, power, and national identity ...

The Court of François I is full of lust, intrigue, and bawdy bon temps—a different world from the quiet country life Diane de Poitiers led with her elderly husband. Now a widow, the elegant Diane is called back to Court, where the King's obvious interest marks her as an enemy to the King's favorite, Anne d'Heilly. The Court is soon electrified by rumors of their confrontations. As Anne calls on her most venomous tricks to drive Diane away, Diane finds an ally in the one member of Court with no allegiance to the King's mistress: his teenage second son, Henri.

When the Hussite leaders entrust Reynevan with a dangerous secret mission, he is forced to come out of hiding in Bohmeia and depart for Silesia. At the same time, he strives to avenge the death of his brother and discover the whereabouts of his beloved. Once again pursued by multiple enemies, he must contend with danger on every front.

‘Small, very talkative, ready enough to do evil, shrewd and jocular, extremely cruel and daring.’ Orderic Vitalis on Mabel de Belleme. Mabel is the daughter of William de Belleme, known as Talvas, the Hard Shield, for his fierceness in battle…and at home. When William murders Mabel’s mother, he is expelled from his castle into exile—but Mabel follows him loyally, despite what he has done. As the Belleme fortunes gradually return, Mabel is married to an upstanding young lord, Roger de Montgomery, a close friend of the new Duke of Normandy—William, who will one day become the ...

Le maître de la furtivité peut-il conquérir le cœur fragile d'une jeune fille ? Ce n'est pas pour rien que Nico est connu comme le Prince des Espions. C'est un métamorphe rusé capable de prendre à volonté la forme d'un dragon — le don de son héritage royal. Riki vit dans la misère, enchaînée pour servir la magie perverse d'un roi fou. Forcée d'utiliser ses dons de guérison épuisants pour le maintenir en vie, Riki n'est que l'ombre de la femme qu'elle devrait être. Nico sait que Riki est la femme qu'il cherchait dès l'instant où il voit son beau visage empreint de ...

Qu'y a-t-il de mieux qu'un chevalier qui vous fait perdre pied ? Deux chevaliers. Silla est une guérisseuse qui parcourt les routes frontalières pour aider ceux qui en ont besoin. Lorsqu'elle entend les cris douloureux d'un dragon en détresse, elle vient à son secours, utilisant la majeure partie de ses précieuses réserves pour soigner la créature gravement blessée. Brodie, le chevalier du dragon, est fasciné par cette femme — cette faiseuse de miracles — venue aider son ami. Elle est à la fois belle et au grand cœur, et il réalise rapidement qu'elle est sa compagne ...

A medieval citadel in the sea. A thousand years of war, faith, and survival. The unforgettable story of Mont Saint-Michel. Rising from the tides of Normandy like a vision, Mont Saint-Michel has captivated pilgrims, kings, conquerors, and travelers for more than thirteen centuries. It has been a sacred abbey, an impregnable fortress, a revolutionary prison, and a world treasure. In The Eternal Fortress, discover the breathtaking saga of this iconic mount: • War and Siege: How Mont Saint-Michel withstood English armies and became the “Bastion of France.” • Faith and Pilgrimage: From ...

Conte épique de vengeance. Avec une narration brutale et des scènes grotesques, il nous plonge dans l'agonie de son personnage après une bataille médiévale. Un regard profond sur le désir froid du cœur humain qui saisit la première occasion de prendre sa revanche.

The Norman conquerors are tightening their grip upon England. Only one person stands in the way of their final triumph. Edgar Atheling continues to battle for his lost throne, doggedly refusing to bend the knee. Having survived an attempt upon his life he now prepares to journey south to continue the conflict against the Norman heartlands. Yet when his fleet is shipwrecked and his friends are captured by the Normans he faces a desperate decision. He finally submits to William and returns to England where he is given a derisory amount of land and wealth. Despite this he decides not to ...

Betrayed, defeated, defiant. Edgar Atheling has been betrayed by his allies and defeated in his attempt to win back the throne of England from William the Conqueror. The Normans hunted for him across the north of England, devastating the land in the process. He only just escaped to the sanctuary of the King of the Scots. Once there he is tempted to give up the fight. But there are still some in England who resist the Normans. Edgar decides to return home to lead the battle. He allies himself with the King of the Danes and Hereward the Wake and stakes all on a gamble to win back his ...

She turned down Henry Tudor. But would she be allowed to marry the man she loved? In 1509 Marguerite d’Angoulême of the royal House of Valois is the King of France’s most valuable unmarried asset. Gaston de Foix is France’s most promising young knight, eager to prove himself on the King’s Italian campaigns. Fanned by chivalric ideals of courtly love, Marguerite and Gaston burn for each other with a secret flame. When Gaston learns that the King intends to marry Marguerite to the Armagnac heir, he is heartbroken. Louis XII needs Armagnac lands for the crown of France. What better ...

L'espoir renaît pour tous les dragons alors que les ennemis deviennent alliés et amants. En tant que jeune veuve, Adora a élevé sa fille seule, sans jamais imaginer que l'amour pourrait à nouveau croiser son chemin. Mais maintenant que sa fille est mariée à deux chevaliers dragons, les yeux d'Adora s'ouvrent à toutes les possibilités qu'offre le Repaire Frontalier, y compris deux beaux hommes qui attirent son regard. Lord Darian Vordekrais est sur le point de devenir traître, renonçant à son titre, ses terres et son foyer pour avertir les dragons et les chevaliers du plan ...

Une jeune femme pourrait être le miracle qui guérira un dragon mourant - et unira une famille par son amour. Lucia, née noble dans une terre étrangère, est maintenant serveuse pour gagner sa vie. Lorsqu'elle voit Sir Reynor dépérir, elle prend d'assaut le Repaire du Château à la recherche d'aide pour le dragon mourant. Ce qu'elle trouve, c'est un séduisant fripon, une puissante dragonne et un chevalier repentant qui se reproche la blessure de son dragon partenaire. Marcus est envoûté par cette beauté étrangère et intrigué par sa mission. Peu de femmes osent s'approcher des ...

On a chilly November night in 1407, Louis of Orleans was murdered by a band of masked men. The crime stunned and paralyzed France since Louis had often ruled in place of his brother King Charles, who had gone mad. As panic seized Paris, an investigation began. In charge was the Provost of Paris, Guillaume de Tignonville, the city's chief law enforcement officer - and one of history's first detectives. As de Tignonville began to investigate, he realized that his hunt for the truth was much more dangerous than he ever could have imagined.

Préface de G.R.R. Martin, lue par Lemmy Constantine. Les Rois maudits, célèbre fresque historique en sept volumes, font revivre le XIVe siècle, entre le procès des Templiers et les débuts de la guerre de Cent Ans. Traduits dans le monde entier, "Les Rois maudits" ont remporté un succès exceptionnel et sont considérés comme un des modèles contemporains du roman historique. "Le Roi de fer", premier volume du cycle, a pour figure centrale Philippe IV le Bel, roi d'une beauté légendaire qui règne sur la France en maître absolu.