Architecture - History - Medieval

Author: William TronzoISBN-10: 1599103389ISBN-13: 9781599103389Publisher: Italica PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/2026Pages: 220Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Author: Gary PittsISBN-13: 9798318833427Publisher: Palmetto PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/12/2026Pages: 462Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.90lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.31d

An Abridgment Of The Architecture Of Vitruvius: Containing A System Of The Whole Works Of That Author. To Which Is Added In This Edition The Etymology And Derivation Of The Terms Used In Architecture.First Done In French By Monsr Perrault, Of The Academy Of...

In the towns, there is law. In the wilds men are beasts.One wrong turn and you must stave off death with sword and axe.We are quick to violence. It is because we are Odin's dogs.When your friends lay cold upon the ground, your foe's...

Clarendon Park, east of Salisbury in south Wiltshire, is unique because it represents a piece of English landscape which has remained largely intact within the same boundaries since the Middle Ages, and probably existed as a discrete area before 1066. This booklet is in...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: V. E. Nash-WilliamsISBN-10: 1447415566ISBN-13: 9781447415565Publisher:...

Author: Gary PittsISBN-13: 9798822981393Publisher: Palmetto PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/12/2026Pages: 462Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.25lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.20d

The perfect culture guide for the curious traveler or medieval history enthusiast. Prague, established with the Czech state at the end of the ninth century, reached its medieval heyday during the reign of Emperor and King Charles IV. A Přemyslid on his mother's side...

Documents Norwich's surviving and lost medieval churches, their artistry, and their impact on the city's historical development.Eight hundred years ago, there were 56 parish churches in Norwich. Thirty-one remain standing - the greatest concentration of medieval churches in any town or city north of...

Author: Charalambos BourasISBN-10: 9602043717ISBN-13: 9789602043714Publisher: Melissa Publishing HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2018Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.90lbsSize: 11.10h x 15.00w x 0.80d

This unique guide to Rosslyn Chapel just south of Edinburgh in Scotland acquaints the visitor well to the deeper meanings portrayed by the intricate carvings the chapel contains. Based on several years guiding visitors round the chapel before popular interest intensified, the author was...

From Windsor Castle and the Tower of London to Castle Rising and Carnarvon Castle, the medieval period leaves its mark on the present day. In this popular 1925 guide, castles across England and Wales are described in brief, engaging chapters discussing physical features and...

This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.Author: R. C. HutchinsonISBN-10: 1494122529ISBN-13: 9781494122522Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 670Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.94lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.34d

Explore the formidable world of medieval fortifications with "Military Architecture in England During the Middle Ages" by Alexander Hamilton Thompson. This meticulously prepared republication delves into the construction, design, and strategic importance of castles and other defensive structures across England during the Middle Ages....

Explore the majestic world of medieval church design with "The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture, Elucidated by Question and Answer." This meticulously prepared print edition, authored by Matthew Holbeche Bloxam, delves into the intricacies of Gothic architecture in England. Presented in a clear question-and-answer...

Located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, the Dome of the Rock was constructed at the end of the seventh century by order of caliph 'Abd al-Malik. This seminal structure has been much studied but no definitive interpretation yet exists of the meanings conveyed...

This book explores how the cultural distinctions and conflicts between Anglo-Saxons and Normans originating with the Norman Conquest of 1066 prevailed well into the fourteenth century and are manifest in a significant number of Middle English romances including King Horn, Havelok the Dane, Sir...

This volume fluctuates between conceptualizations of movement; either movements that buildings in the medieval Mediterranean facilitated, or the movements of the users and audiences of architecture.From medieval Anatolia to Southern France and the Genoese colony of Pera across Constantinople, The Fluctuating Sea investigates how...

The eleven articles in this volume examine controversial subjects of central importance to medieval economic historians. Topics include the relative roles played by money and credit in financing the economy, whether credit could compensate for shortages of coin, and whether it could counteract the...

The Cistercian abbeys of northern England provide some of the finest monastic remains in all of Europe, and much has been written on their twelfth- and thirteenth-century architecture. The present study is the first in-depth analysis of the art and architecture of these northern...

This collection examines symbolic communication and the role of visual experience in Central European urban communities in the late medieval and early modern periods. The contributors analyze how images, monuments, and rituals both reflected and affected identity formation, conflict, and networks of power.Author: Katerina...

This is a comprehensive study of the surviving monuments of the Qarakhanids - an important yet little-known medieval dynasty that ruled much of Central Asia between the late 10th and early 13th centuries. Based on extensive fieldwork and many hard-to-find Russian sources, the book...

This lavishly illustrated volume presents the major surviving monuments of the early period of the Rum Seljuqs, the first major Muslim dynasty to rule Anatolia. A much-needed overview of the political history of the dynasty provides the context for the study of the built...

Explore the majestic "Castles of Ireland: Some Fortress Histories and Legends" by Constance Louisa Adams, a captivating journey through Ireland's rich architectural and historical landscape. Delve into the world of medieval fortifications, exploring the imposing structures that stand as testaments to centuries of Irish...

The Anglo-Saxon chronicle stands as a foundational record of early English history, tracing the transformation of Britain from scattered tribal settlements to the rise of organized Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Compiled under royal patronage and continued by later scribes, it combines historical memory with evolving cultural...

Unlock the hidden messages of the Italian Renaissance Masters as their art reveals a mystical connection to an ancient brotherhood. Discover the secrets woven into their masterpieces, showcasing a profound awareness of a forgotten pagan past and unity. In Messages of the Masters, the...

Rare architectural drawings from the Gothic period uncover a flourishing tradition of design and draftsmanship, making this book essential for understanding the roots of modern architecture The Gothic era produced some of the Western world's most imposing structures, today icons of the European cityscape....

This stunning volume by Corrado Ricci explores the rich heritage of Romanesque architecture in Italy. Tracing the history of this style from its roots in the Carolingian Empire to its flowering in the 11th and 12th centuries, Ricci offers a detailed and wide-ranging survey...

Gothic Architecture by Édouard Corroyer and Walter Armstrong is a comprehensive and visually stunning guide to Gothic architecture and its influence on the art of Europe. This book is perfect for anyone interested in the history of architecture and design.This work has been selected...

Castles 2026 CalendarStep into a world of royalty and history with the Castles 2026 Calendar! Each month features breathtaking photos of Europe's most iconic castles, capturing their grandeur, architecture, and mystique. As a special bonus, enjoy a curated list of the best castles in...

"The Ruined Castles of Mid-Lothian" by John Dickson offers a detailed exploration of the historic castles in the Mid-Lothian region of Scotland. Published in 1894, this book delves into the position, families, ruins, and history associated with these iconic structures. Dickson provides readers with...

Glasgow's thirteenth-century cathedral is the city's oldest building and one of Scotland's top tourist destinations. The cathedral remains an active congregation of the Church of Scotland and serves as the focus for many events of national significance. It is, however, many years since a...

This book asks a single question. The question is, after completing his work at Canterbury Cathedral, where did William the Englishman go and what did he subsequently build. As you are holding this book you are invited to come along on this journey of...

Casa Milà, known popularly as "La Pedrera", the quarry, was a misunderstood building and the object of ridicule of Gaudí's contemporaries. Today, however, this work by Antoni Gaudí arouses the admiration of experts and laymen alike. Monographic work, with fold-out panoramic views of the...

This study examines the discourse of reform within the Franciscan Observant movement through an analysis of two late medieval chronicles: Nicolaus Glassberger's Chronica ordinis minorum observantum and Bernardino Aquilano's Chronica fratrum minorum observantiae. It argues that these chronicles served not only as historical records...

Medieval Church Symbolism explores the ways in which the Medieval church building and key features of it were used as symbols, particularly to represent different relationships within the Church and the virtues of living a Christian life. Author: Mark SpurrellISBN-10: 0367025221ISBN-13: 9780367025229Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

"Architecture Of The Middle Ages" explores the unique architectural styles and building techniques prevalent during this transformative period of European history. Robert Willis offers insightful remarks on the distinguishing features of medieval structures, focusing on the evolution of architectural forms and their cultural significance....

"This innovative, wide-ranging and erudite book illuminates the sophistication of artistic exchange at this time and place. " Costanza Beltrami, Stockholm University. Sculptors and painters produced exceptional, and sometimes eccentric works of art in the middle decades of the twelfth century in Iberia. The...

In tenth-century Iraq, a group of Arab intellectuals and scholars known as the Ikhwan al-Safa began to make their intellectual mark on the society around them. A mysterious organisation, the identities of its members have never been clear. But its contribution to the intellectual...

The photographer Lluís Casals and the novelist Félix Bayón guide us through a journey around the medieval city of the Alhambra of Granada, one of the masterpieces that Muslim culture erected on the Iberian Peninsula. The richness of contrasts of light and water, the...

An engaging introduction to the workings of church buildings and churchyards, explaining the integral elements of a working church and how they have changed over time. The parish church is a symbol of continuity, a cornerstone of the urban and rural landscape, and a...

A riveting exploration of how the Fatimid dynasty carefully orchestrated an architectural program that proclaimed their legitimacy This groundbreaking study investigates the early architecture of the Fatimids, an Ismaili Shi'i Muslim dynasty that dominated the Mediterranean world from the 10th to the 12th century....

Delve into the fascinating world of medieval fortifications with "Medi val Military Architecture in England, Vol. 2 of 2" by George Thomas Clark. This meticulously prepared volume offers a comprehensive exploration of the castles and military architecture that shaped the English landscape during the...

The Ecclesiologist is a peer-reviewed journal founded by the Ecclesiological Society in England in 1841. It aimed to publish studies of Gothic architecture, architectural and liturgical fittings, and the revival of the Roman Catholic Church in England.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Travel back in time to explore the exquisite architecture of Kirkstall Abbey, a Cistercian monastery located in Leeds, England. This book provides a detailed and informative description of the abbey's design, construction, and history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

The Victories of Wesley Castle is a book written by Charles Wesley Winchester and was first published in 1900. The book is a historical novel that tells the story of a young man named Wesley Castle and his journey towards success and victory. The...

A look into the tantalizing secrets of Florence's Palazzo Rucellai. House of Secrets tells the remarkable story of Palazzo Rucellai from behind its celebrated façade. The house, beginning with its piecemeal assemblage by one of the richest men in Florence in the fifteenth century,...