Medieval Era

This richly detailed and dramatic account takes listeners deep into the heart of feudal conflict—from the roar of charging cavalry to the silence before a siege. Whether you're a student of history, a fan of epic warfare, or simply curious about how medieval people fought, survived, and conquered, this book delivers a vivid and immersive journey.

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.

Pulse-pounding action, wild magic and explosive passion! Travel back in time to medieval Scotland and ancient Ireland in a saga that merges history with the mystical. Five full-length, steamy novels teeming with riveting characters, non-stop adventure, and unforgettable love. A Scot's Pledge- From friends to lovers, forbidden passion sparks between a modern-day woman and a medieval warrior. Will Julie and Laird Tiernan MacLomain be able to defeat a dark threat nobody foresaw without the power of predestined love? Or will breaking the rules be their ultimate downfall and Scotland's ruin? A ...

Read by the author. An extraordinary journey that uncovers historical secrets about England’s forgotten Queen. From Alice Loxton, author of the acclaimed bestseller Eighteen. ‘Alice Loxton is the star of her generation’ – Dan Snow, historian and host of History Hit ‘I loved this...

A young pretender raises an army to take the throne. Learning of his father’s death, the adolescent, dashing and charismatic and descended from the old kings of the North, vows to avenge him. He is supported in this war by his mother, who has spirited away her two younger sons to safety. Against them is the queen, passionate, proud, and strong-willed and with more of the masculine virtues of the time than most men. She too is battling for the inheritance of her young son, not yet fully grown but already a sadist who takes delight in watching executions.

Dare to uncover the hidden truth of Halloween’s 2,000-year journey? For most, October 31st is a night of candy bowls, glowing pumpkins, and playful costumes. But few people know that behind the laughter and porch lights lies an extraordinary history stretching back to ancient bonfires on Celtic hillsides, Roman rituals for the dead, medieval prayers for souls, immigrant folklore, and billion-dollar industries. Halloween is not just a holiday—it is humanity’s oldest conversation with fear, death, and community. In The Real History of Halloween You Never Knew, Raven Blackwood takes you ...

Spanning the end of the Regency, Ackroyd takes listeners from the accession of the profligate George IV, whose government was steered by Lord Liverpool, whose face was set against reform, to the "Sailor King" William IV, whose reign saw the modernization of the political system and the abolition of slavery. But it was the accession of Queen Victoria, at only 18 years old, that sparked an era of enormous innovation. Technological progress - from steam railways to the first telegram - swept the nation, and the finest inventions were showcased at the first Great Exhibition in 1851.

She was chosen by a king… but hunted by his court. When Margery Holt enters the service of Queen Elizabeth Woodville, she believes she has stepped into a world of beauty, power, and privilege. But beneath the silk and gold lies something far more dangerous. Whispers echo through palace corridors. Servants vanish. Ladies of the court fall without warning. And behind it all… someone is watching. As Margery is drawn deeper into the queen’s inner circle, she uncovers a hidden network of betrayal stretching through the very heart of the court. Because Elizabeth Woodville is not just a ...

In this exclusive book, Katie Kennedy of the hugely popular TikTok account @TheHistoryGossip delivers fascinating, witty, and salacious historical facts for every day of the year, proving that our shared histories are anything but boring. Sexy. Scandalous. Dodgy. If you were of the mind that...

What happens when the most guarded secrets of Jewish mysticism cross into Christian apocalyptic movements—at the height of the medieval Inquisition? Book Three: The Tau (Part I) is the most dramatic and theologically charged volume of The Name Trilogy. Set between 1307 and 1321, this historical-mystical novel explores the dangerous convergence of Abraham Abulafia’s ecstatic Kabbalah, Joachim of Fiore’s apocalyptic vision, and underground Christian movements persecuted by the Church. At the center stands a haunting mystery: a man burned alive while chanting the Hebrew Divine Name. His ...

⚔️ LA PRISIONERA DEL VIKINGO — Dark Romance Histórico de Freda Arden El día que me tomó su prisionera, el cielo ardía. Juro que el fuego olía a él. 🔥 Soy Lady Alina Godwynsdóttir, hija de un Lord Sajón. Vivía entre libros, plegarias y silencio… hasta que los barcos del norte trajeron fuego, y con ellos, a Erik el Trueno — el hombre que camina entre las llamas como si los dioses lo obedecieran. Él es Jarl. Guerrero del hierro y del hielo. No habla más de lo necesario, pero cada vez que lo hace, el mundo se inclina. Salvó mi vida cuando debía tomarla. Y desde ...

Bloomsbury presents Conquered by Eleanor Parker, read by Kristin Atherton. "Outstanding." – The Sunday Times "Beautifully written." The Times "Superbly adroit." The Spectator "Excellent." BBC History Magazine The Battle of Hastings and its aftermath nearly wiped out the leading families of...

Rashōmon (羅生門) by Akutagawa Ryūnosuke, first published in 1915, is the story that launched one of the most extraordinary careers in modern Japanese literature. Akutagawa was twenty-three when he wrote it — still an undergraduate at Tokyo Imperial University — and the story is a perfect early demonstration of the method he would refine across the next twelve years of work. He took a brief, strange tale from the medieval Japanese collection Konjaku Monogatarishū, set it in the ruined Heian capital at the end of the twelfth century, and turned it into a sustained study in moral ...

A history of peasants in the Middle Ages, the story takes the listener into the life of Marion, the carpenter's wife, and her extended family as they struggle to survive through hardship, featuring a year in their lives at the mercy of the weather and the Lord of the Manor. Existing without soap, paper or glass and only with the most basic of tools, we learn how they survive starvation, sickness, fire and natural disaster in their home on the edge of the Weald.

Amazon Product Description for Gaisford-St. Lawrence of Howth by Arthur Kavanagh Dive into the rich tapestry of Irish history with Gaisford-St. Lawrence of Howth, a compelling exploration of the centuries-old saga of the St. Lawrence family, their lineage, and their enduring legacy in Ireland. Authored by historian Arthur Kavanagh, this meticulously researched book delves into the fascinating lives of the Lords of Howth, from their arrival in Ireland with Sir John de Courcy in 1177 to their pivotal role in shaping the social, political, and cultural landscape of the Pale. Learn how the ...

If you want to discover the captivating history of Medieval England and Magna Carta, then get England in the Middle Ages - a set of two books about England during the Middle Ages and the influence of the Magna Carta.

En la Última Gran Guerra los magos arrasaron Thoria por completo y, por eso, se prohibió el uso de la magia. Los magos fueron cazados y ejecutados, sus nombres e historias fueron borradas, sus restos fueron quemados junto a todo lo que tocaron. Los reyes de los cuatro países que componen Thoria creyeron que así estarían a salvo, pero se equivocaron. Casi 300 años después, el rey de Pyebra decidió cambiar las reglas y empezar a entrenar magos para su ejército. Las consecuencias cayeron como una tormenta, de norte a sur. Los magos, a quienes se dio por extintos, volvieron. Algunos ...

🎄 THE TRADITIONS YOU LOVE…FINALLY EXPLAINED 🕯️ FROM MIDWINTER FIRES TO MODERN FAMILY MAGIC 🎁 SANTA, STOCKINGS, TREES, CAROLS, CANDLES, FEASTS—WHERE IT ALL CAME FROM 📚 SHORT CHAPTERS, BIG WOW-FACTS, ZERO TEXTBOOK BOREDOM ✨ THE PERFECT COZY READ (AND GIFT) FOR DECEMBER Welcome to the “behind the tinsel” story of the world’s most beloved celebration. This book is a fast, fascinating, easy-to-follow tour through centuries of faith, folklore, culture, & pure human creativity—showing how today’s favorite December moments were built, borrowed, remixed, & made ...

A magical journey through the world’s oldest tales, retold with clarity and wonder and brought to life with striking original linocut art. Storyland begins between the Creation and Noah's Flood, follows the footsteps of the earliest generation of giants, covers the founding of Britain, England...