History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

A Concise Anglo-Saxon dictionary (MART: The Medieval Academy Reprints for Teaching)

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Decent, but fundamental product problems
Man by the Water
Dictionary reprint: valuable but not easy to use
Some Clarification on the Thorn/Eth Issue
A good dictionary

A Concise Anglo-Saxon dictionary (MART: The Medieval Academy Reprints for Teaching)
J.R. Clark-Hall , and Herbert T. Merritt
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ASIN: 0802065481

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This classic dictionary deals carefully and exhaustively with all the words which occur in Anglo-Saxon poetry and prose. Variant dialectic forms are given, together with variant forms found in the same dialect. Purely poetic words and words not common in prose are indicated, and references are given to the passages in which they occur. First published in 1894, this is a reprint of the fourth edition (Cambridge University Press, 1960).

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Decent, but fundamental product problems.......2007-09-28

the book arrived in perfect condition from the seller. There are a few organizational issues that are easily resolved (the placement of words starting in eth, etc). not all words and meanings are there, so if you have a glossary for a text you're working on in practice, use it in coordination.

Man by the Water.......2007-03-09

This dictionary comes in handy for looking up that word in your Old English readings. The first copyright is over a hundred years old and it is still being reprinted and at such an accessible and reasonable price. Bravo to the author, J. R. Clark-Hall!

Dictionary reprint: valuable but not easy to use.......2007-01-10

Originally published in 1894, revised in 1916, and enlarged in 1931,
this dictionary saw its fourth edition in 1960, which is reprinted here.
This reprint will surely be of great value for in-depth studies
of Anglo-Saxon by readers who have already got some introduction
to the language. It contains a wealth of lexical materials, part of
which is not so easily accessible from other sources. I have given it
only four stars because it lacks some important essentials of a
high standard dictionary: Compound and derived words are hardly
analyzed, grammatical information is minimal, there is no hint to
pronunciation, and there is no English - Anglo-Saxon index. Although
as a rule there is a clear rendering into Modern English, one will
also note that some words are only translated into Latin. So I see
the dictionary as a very valuable source of knowledge about Anglo-Saxon,
but difficult to use without prior introduction into basic facts of the
language.

Some Clarification on the Thorn/Eth Issue.......2006-02-28

I haven't anything to add to these reviews, except to offer some clarification on this dictionary's exclusive use of "eth" (ð) and never "thorn" (þ). Several reviewers have complained about this as a defect in the dictionary, so it is worth pointing out that in Old English the eth and thorn characters are used interchangeably. The phonetic quality of each is determined not by the character used, but by its placement in the word. For instance, at the beginning or end of a word, it is voiceless, but it is voiced when falling between other voiced sounds. (Here the other reviewers were, perhaps, confusing things with Old Norse, in which eth does always = voiced "th," and thorn = its voiceless counterpart.)

Now, one may say that the dictionary editors might have been more charitable by standardizing the eth and thorn characters, one each for voiced and voiceless "th" (as some editors do) to aid in pronunciation, and that would be a fair statement; on the other hand, it would be equally fair to assert that students of (or even dabblers in) Old English are expected to be able to tell the difference without the editors' help. In any case, it is highly erroneous to say (as one reviewer did) that this dictionary "screws up" the usage of thorn and eth.

A good dictionary.......2005-09-04

The Clark Hall's work is good indeed and it is the reference in Old English dictionaries, including every word you may find in an Anglosaxon text. It's quite exhaustive and there are also many dialectal forms of some words.
The main problem is that every dental fricative sound is transcribed as ð, no matter what was it's real accurate pronunciation originally. I mean, it'd have been great if the author would have used þ (thorn) for voiceless fricative and ð (eth) for the voiced one.

Essential Latin: The Language and Life of Ancient Rome

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Good, But Generally Not for Complete Beginners Who Are Adult
An Indispensable Pedagogical Tool
entertaining and well organized
Latins lessons learned

Essential Latin: The Language and Life of Ancient Rome
Gda Sharpley
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Written with humor and illustrated with cartoons, this modern,user-friendly text places grammar lessons in historical context, and offers a series of fascinating glimpses of the cultura and history of ancient Rome.

Each chapter consists of:
* Grammar with model sentences, practice exercises, amusing illustrations, and summary
* Reading passages taken directly from Latin literature with a generous glossary
* Vocabulary Exercises, including English-to-Latin and the study of derivations and Latin expressions in modern use.

Ideal for classroom use or independent study, the text includes a full answer key for exercises, appendices with grammar tables and an easy-reference vocabulary list, notes on Latin authors, a time chart of important dates, and a glossary of major individuals.

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Good, But Generally Not for Complete Beginners Who Are Adult.......2003-08-25

In trying to please all comers (as per its introduction), it seems to become the proverbial "jack of all trades and master of none". I do very much like this book, but many adults seem to favor a more analytic approach, so "complete" beginners will probably be confused by its "'natural language'-esque" pedagogy of introducing new material without sufficient in-depth commentary, if any at all, initially. This book is probably better as a review for second-year Latin students...I am a complete beginner, but luckily I am not relying totally on this one book (I find it best to consult a wide variety of sources: currently I am also using "Latin via Ovid", "Learn Latin" [by Peter Jones], and, of course, Wheelock). I do very much like the fact that it has a complete answer key in the back, and a nice variety of exercises, if still too short for my tastes. It has a lot of mostly original Latin, with translations, to work with, and these original texts are arranged topically, almost always segueing seamlessly into each other: it's really interesting to read of the ancients' own views on their society and its wars and myths and very life. The bottom line is that I whole-heartedly recommend it, but just not as a sole source, or only for those with some prior knowledge of Latin.

An Indispensable Pedagogical Tool.......2001-06-10

I am currently working on a Master's degree in Classics, and I have been studying Latin formally for over three years. Pedagogy is now my concern. I am interested in tools that will help others to learn Latin in an expedient and enjoyable manner. I now think that THE tool to use in helping students learn Latin is George Sharpley's "Essential Latin."

Sharpley's work contains a plethora of Latin texts from a diverse number of Latin writers. He has an answer key in the back of the book, and plenty of paradigms and pictures to assist the new student of Latin. The cultural sections are also invaluable, as is the pronunciation guide. In short, Sharpley's inductive approach is refreshing and effective. I strongly recommend this book as a pedagogical tool!

entertaining and well organized.......2000-11-27

I picked up this book to relearn the Latin I'd forgotten since high school. I chose it because of it's clear organization, and the way it moves quickly into the material. After using the book I came to appreciate the essays on Roman culture, and the sections of original source material to translate. Reading some original material made studying Latin really interesting.

Latins lessons learned.......2000-06-08

When I decided that learning Latin would further my career, Essential Latin was the book I chose. Although it starts off with the hard stuff (grammar, cases etc.), it gave an excellent view of latin, and also insights into the history of ancient Rome. Filled with comical cartoons and ancient quotes to translate, this is the essential book to learn latin from. There is an Audio cassette available throught the publishers.

The Dorothy Dunnett Companion (Volume II)

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Dunnett Explained
'What brought us both here? A joyous adventure.'
Indispensable resource for Dunnett fans

The Dorothy Dunnett Companion (Volume II)
Elspeth Morrison
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ASIN: 0375726683
Release Date: 2002-04-16

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Dorothy Dunnett has earned worldwide acclaim for the masterful blending of historical fact and imagination in her two series of novels set in brilliantly reconstructed fifteenth- and sixteenth-century landscapes.

The Dorothy Dunnett Companion II is an encyclopedic resource that completes and expands the reach of the first Companion in documenting the historical and literary riches of Dunnett's Lymond Chronicles and House of Niccol˜ novels. In this second guide, Elspeth Morrison not only covers the final three Niccol˜ novels for the first time, but also provides a wealth of additional information about all of the earlier novels and highlights the links between the two now-completed series. Once again, she illuminates the real figures and events and the cultural and literary allusions Dunnett weaves into her works, translating foreign phrases and offering up fascinating background details, from the history of golf and the argot of galley slaves to the uses of puffins and polar bears. Together with the first Companion, The Dorothy Dunnett Companion II provides a complete and essential guide to the world of Lymond and Niccolo.

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Dunnett Explained.......2007-05-26

Great companion and elucidator to the complex mind of Dorothy Dunnett and House of Niccolo Series. Lots of fascinating info and translations.

'What brought us both here? A joyous adventure.'.......2007-02-20

Volume II of the Dorothy Dunnett Companion completes and expands the first Companion by documenting all of the novels in both the House of Niccolo and the Lymond Chronicles. It complements, not replaces, the first Companion.

For the devoted Dunnett reader, the Companion serves two purposes. Firstly, it provides a wealth of knowledge including translations of some of those non English phrases that made life difficult for some of us when tackling the books the first time around.
Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, it keeps Lady Dunnett's erudition and sparkling humour alive for us. We see the application of her knowledge in the novels themselves but here, first hand, we experience the breadth and depth of knowledge and research that made both series so special.

Highly recommended.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith

Indispensable resource for Dunnett fans.......2002-04-25

Dorothy Dunnett's profound erudition and unprecedented ability to incorporate information into her novels set her apart from many, if not most, authors of historical fiction. The fact that her novels are so packed with information (as well as plot) is one of the reasons I love her books so much. I read her books, I devour her books, and I always want to learn more about the time periods she evokes so effectively.

That is where this book comes in. The novels provide tantalizing glimpses into a rich and complex world; the Companion allows the interested reader to pursue these glimpses into the labyrinthine world of Renaissance life and politics. The Companion (and what I say here applies to both Volumes I and II) is organized alphabetically and makes it possible for the reader who wants to do so to learn more about the multitude of historical figures who are so beautifully woven into the novels.

The Companion also provides the means for tracking down the quotations and other rhetorical devices that appear in the novels. The Companion carefully provides enough information to educate the reader, but not so much as to give away any of the plots of the novels. This is a delicate task, but is accomplished beautifully.

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Here is a lovingly assembled, essential A-Z companion to Dorothy Dunnett’s brilliant Lymond Chronicles and the first five novels in the House of Niccolò series.

Elspeth Morrison has re-created the author’s exhaustive original research, documenting her myriad sources and literary references. Foreign phrases are translated; poems and quotations presented in full; historical figures and events fleshed out; subtle allusions–and there are many–noted. From the origins of the Arabic drink qahveh to a recipe for quince paste, from the medical uses of ants and alum, to Zacco, Zenobia, and Zoroaster, this easy-to-use A-to-Z reference richly illuminates the intricacies of the complex and far-flung Renaissance world Dorothy Dunnett’s creations so colorfully inhabit.

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'A cornucopia of things informative, funny and beautiful..'.......2007-02-22

I was fortunate to buy a copy of the Michael Joseph hardcover version of the Companion when it was first released in 1994, and have used it extensively.

The first Companion was published before the last books in the House of Niccolo and so it only covers the Lymond Chronicles and the first five books of the House of Niccolo. While written as a comprehensive guide to Lymond and Niccolo, the Companion gives us some history, literature and - thankfully - translations of some references that are obscure to many readers.
The Companion can be enjoyed on three levels:
a glimpse into the research undertaken by Lady Dunnett;
a starting point for some of the historical events and people introduced into the novels; and
as 'a cornucopia of things'.

I like the layout. It invites me to browse. I go to find one reference, and emerge at least half an hour later having been side-tracked by all manner of things. Such is the world of Dunnett!

It is well worth acquiring a copy of this version of the Companion if you were not able to obtain a copy of the first edition. Volume II complements this book, it does not replace it.

Highly recommended to all Dunnett fans!

Jennifer Cameron-Smith

Where was this then?.......2005-12-22

I read the Lymond Chronicles years ago when they first came out and wish I'd had something like this then. I was running between the story and a French/English dictionary through the whole set. However, it is one of the most fantastic pieces of "fiction" history I've ever read and I've never found anything that held my interest for as long since.

Disappointing.......2005-08-23

I found both of the Companions difficult to use in relation to the novels. They would have been much more helpful if Ms. Morrison would have begun with either the Lymond or Niccolo Series and followed it through with references page by page from, for example, The Game of Kings, then from Queen's Play, etc. then doing the same with the other series rather than placing all references from all books of both series at the same time in alphabetical order. Also, sometimes I would search for terms or quotes that I felt should be included based on those already in the Companions but didn't find them so do not know what the criteria was for including some and not others.

A must have but . . ........2004-12-07

Unless you are Francis Crawford reincarnate, you will need this book to get through the Lymond Chronicles (and I assume the same is true for the Niccolo series as well).

I constantly found myself looking up songs, quotations, names, etc. that came up in the six books.

The book is well researched and obviously a labor of love on the part of Ms. Morrison.

The one problem and I think it is substantial was the decision to provide entries in an alphabetical format rather than a format that followed the books.

The book would be much more helpful if it was arranged so that entries appeared in the order they appeared in the books -- so the entries that appeared in the Game of Kings would come first, followed by Queen's Play and so on -- rather than in alphabetical order where there are quotes from a Pawn In Frankincense next to a quote from Checkmate next to a quote from Disorderly Knights.

This would make it easier to use as a companion to the books as you are reading -- instead I have to put down the book, pick up the companion and look up the quote. This may sound petty and if there were only a few quotes to look up that may not be so bad -- but when there are dozens and dozens (Checkmate is brimming with quotes) it slows the reader down tremendously and forces them out of the rigorous concentration required.

Having said that -- the book remains a necessity -- If you are going to read the Lymond Chronicles (and I highly encourage you to do so) buy this book - you should have this with you at all times. It is well researched and fairly comprehensive.

I just wish it was in a different format.

a definite "must-have".......2001-08-24

The book is wonderful and is truly an asset to anyone who loves Dorothy Dunnett's books. All the poetry, historical references, historical figures etc are explained or translated. It is an encyclopedic addition that completes your Dunnett collection. Dorothy herself is helping with the second volume to finish up the Niccolo books and tie everything together. A definite "must-have".

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Carolingian Civilization: A Reader

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The period between 770 and 880 experienced an explosion of words signalling the documentary reawakening of Western civilization; this anthology offers a plentiful and engaging selection of primary source documents from that vibrant era.

Among the material new to this second edition are Rimbert's Life of Anskar, with its detailed account of the Carolingian missionary contact with Scandinavia, Ratramnus's study of the dog-headed men, the monk Bernard's Journey to Jerusalem, new specimens of popular beliefs, Audradus Modicus's complete Book of Revelations, and new maps and illustrations.

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Must Have Resource.......2005-03-22

If you have an interest in the Carolingians, Dutton's book is a 'must have' resource. Many entries are otherwise unavailable or very hard to find in English.

The best way to judge the value of this book is by it's contents:

CHAPTER ONE: THE TIME OF PEPIN THE SHORT
1. A List of Superstitions and Pagan Practices
2. The Correspondence of Boniface, Missionary and Martyr
3. The Coronation of Pepin the Short
4. The Reanointing of Pepin in 754
5. The Donation of Constantine
CHAPTER TWO: THE TIME OF CHARLEMAGNE
6. Pope Stephen Scolds Charlemagne and Carloman
7. Einhard's Life of Charlemagne
8. Pepin's Victory over the Avars
9. Epitaphs and Eulogies
10. The Equestrian Statue of Theoderic
11. The Lateran Palace of Pope Leo III
12. Charlemagne and Pope Leo
13. Capitularies
14. An Exhortation to the Faithful
15. The Iconodule Controversy in Francia
16. Theodulf and the Antique Vase
17. Six Short Poems by Theodulf
18. Theodulf of Orleans: Precepts for the Priests of his Diocese
19. Letters of Alcuin
20. Five Poems of Alcuin
21. Alcuin's Dialogue with Young Prince Pepin
22. Charlemagne's Division of his Kingdoms
23. The Diet of Aachen in 813
CHAPTER THREE: THE TIME OF LOUIS THE PIOUS
24. Lament on Charlemagne's Death
25. Thegan's Life of Louis
26. Benedict of Aniane: His Life and Times
27. The Ordinatio Imperii of 817
28. The Vision of the Poor Woman of Laon
29. Louis's Public Penance in 822
30. The Polyptyque of Saint-Germain-des-Pres
31. Agobard of Lyons and the Popular Belief in Weather Magic
32. Of Bread and Provisions 33. A Royal judgment of Pepin in 828
34. Einhard and His Holy Relics: The Translatio
35. Claudius of Turin's Complaint
36. The Penitential of Halitgar
37. Saint-Riquier (Centula): Its Precious Goods
38. The Emperor Louis's Palace at Ingelheim
39. The Astronomer's Account of the Rebellions
40. Paschasius Radbertus's Defense of Wala
41. The Letters of Einhard
42. Rudolf of Fulda, The Life of Saint Leoba
43. The Final Days and Death of Louis the Pious
CHAPTER FOUR: THE TIME OF THE CIVIL WAR
44. Nithard's History
45. Engelbert at the Battle of Fontenoy
46. The Treaty of Verdun, 843
47. Dhuoda's Advice to Her Son
48. Walahfrid Strabo's Little Garden
CHAPTER FIVE: THE TIME OF THE THREE KINGS AND THEIR SONS
49. The Annals of Xanten for the Years 844 to 862
50. Gottschalk and the Predestination Controversy
51. The Epitaphs of Ermengard and Lothar
52. Sedulius Scottus, On Christian Rulers
53. Lothar II's Divorce
54. Otfrid of Weissenburg on Old High German
55. The Vision of Charlemagne
56. Letters of Lupus of Ferrieres
57. The Wandering Monks of Saint-Philibert
58. A Judicial Dispute in the Loire Valley
59. A Charter of Immunity from Charles the Bald
60. Saint Remi's Protection of People and Property
61. The Coronation of Charles the Bald as King of Lotharingia
62. Eriugena's Periphyseon: the Beginning and End
63. Eriugena's Homily
64. Wulfadus's Library
65. Wulfadus Goes to Court
66. Charles the Bald Grants a Benefice
67. The Capitulary of Quierzy, 877
68. The Death of Charles the Bald
CHAPTER SIX: THE TIME OF CHARLES THE FAT
69. The Annals of Saint-Vaast for the Years 882 to 886
70. The Song of Louis: Ludwigslied
71. Abbo's Account of the Siege of Paris by the Northmen
72. Hincmar of Rheims, On the Governance of the Palace
73. Notker the Stammerer Addresses Charles the Fat
74. The Saxon Poet's Thoughts on Charlemagne
75. The Vision of Charles the Fat
76. Last Thoughts
Index of Topics

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Dictionary of Medieval Civilization
Joseph Henry Dahmus
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Who's Who in Late Medieval England 1272-1485 (Who's Who in British History)

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Who's Who in Late Medieval England 1272-1485 (Who's Who in British History)
Michael A. Hicks
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Compromising Traditions: The Personal Voice in Classical Scholarship

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Compromising Traditions: The Personal Voice in Classical Scholarship
Judith Hallett
Manufacturer: Routledge
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0415142849

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Scholars in modern languages and literatures have enthusiastically embraced the use of the "personal voice", the explicitly autobiographical performance within the act of criticism. However on both sides of the Atlantic, venerable traditions of Classical scholarship, among them, unusually rigid taboos against speaking of oneself in print, have deterred classicists at the earlier stages of their careers from engaging in serious self-reflection as they offer new interpretations of ancient Greek and Roman texts and thought. Indebted to the insights of feminist and post-structuralist writing, the use of the personal voice challenges the traditional notion of the objective critic who analyzes texts from a disinterested and universally relevant perspective. b /b b i Compromising Traditions: The Personal Voice in Classical Scholarship /i /b is the first collection of theoretically informed autobiographical writing in the field of classical studies. An intellectual debate involving both American and British classicists, its contributors represent a wide range of academic institutions, areas of specialization and theoretical approaches. All, however, share the goal of creating a more expansive and authoritative form of classical scholarship which acknowledges distinctive differences amongst its practitioners as vital sources of strength.

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A wonderful source of tidbit for history writers!!!
Excellent resource for historical writers

Medieval Wordbook
Madeleine Pelner Cosman
Manufacturer: Facts on File
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Medieval Wordbook defines some 4,000 medieval terms and expressions from art and architecture, sex and science, costume and cookery, literature and magic, liturgy and astrology, and warfare and ceremony. A real companion to medieval culture, this concise handbook includes general concepts central to medieval thinking, such as allegory, polyphony, and numerology.

Entries include:
blackmail: Scottish for rent or tribute paid in grain or meat, as opposed to "white mail" paid in silver or coin
corduroy: from the French corde du roi, "cloth of the king," is a ridged silk or cotton fabric
gossip: from the Anglo-Saxon god sib, "sister in God," a friendly woman companion
upper crust: the top crust cut from round loaves of bread presented to the noble guests at feasts.

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Inspirational.......2004-02-11

As a writer of fantasy fiction, I found this book very helpful as a research tool in regard to words and terms that have fallen into disuse. A number of times I said, "So that's what that thing is called!" Also, as I flipped through the pages, I found terms that inspired new ideas in my novels.

The book is a compendium of theological and secular terms, both important to the time frame in which I write. A great overall resource!

A wonderful source of tidbit for history writers!!!.......2002-08-05

Easy print to read - a big help!! hehee. A-Z of interesting medieval words, giving all sorts of little details that historical writers just love, though lacking dates of origin of the words.

Also, of interest to people just interested in the period.
A Must for any SCA-er!!!

Excellent resource for historical writers.......2002-05-23

A wonderful book of medieval words and their meanings. With diagrams and drawings scattered about.

I have found this a very handy book when needing words and their meanings that have fallen into disuse, but much needed by writers of period pieces.

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