The early middle ages were an exciting period in the history of European architecture culminating in the development of the Romanesque style Major architectural innovations were made during this time including the medieval castle the church spire & the monastic cloister By avoiding the traditional emphasis on chronological development Roger Stalley provides a radically new approach to the subject exploring issues & themes rather than sequences & dates In addition to analysing the language of the Romanesque the book examines the engineering achievements of the builders & clearly how the great monuments of the age were designed & constructed Ranging from Gotland to Apulia the richness & variety of European architecture is explored in terms of the social & religious aspirations of the time Symbolic meanings associated with architecture are also thoroughly investigated Written with style & humour the lively text

Includes:: many"ations from ancient sources providing a fascinating insight into the way that medieval buildings were created & in the process enlivening study of this period

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In this classic textbook history of early medieval Europe Roger Collins provides a succinct account of the centuries during which Europe changed from being an abstract geographical expression to a new culturally coherent if politically divided entity This comprehensive new edition explores key topics such as the fall of the Roman Empire the rise of both Christianity & Islam the Vikings & the expansion of Latin Christian culture into eastern Europe Clear & insightful this is an invaluable guide to an important era in the history of both Europe & the wider world This is an ideal companion for students of History or European Studies taking modules on Early Medieval Europe or Europe in Late Antiquity In addition this is a useful reference work for postgraduate students scholars & teachers of early medieval Europe ...

The second edition of this bestselling narrative history has been revised & expanded to reflect recent scholarship The book traces the transformation of England during the Tudor-Stuart period from feudal European state to a constitutional monarchy & the wealthiest & most powerful nation on Earth Written by two leading scholars & experienced teachers of the subject assuming no prior knowledge of British history Provides student aids such as maps illustrations genealogies & glossary This edition reflects recent scholarship on Henry VIII & the Civil War Extends coverage of the Reformations the Rump & Barebone's Parliament Cromwellian settlement of Ireland & the European Scottish & Irish contexts of the Restoration & Revolution of 1688-9
Includes: a new section on women s roles & the historiography of women & gender Accompanied by Sources & Debates in English History 1485-1714 Click here for more discussion & debate on the authors blogspot httpearlymodernenglandblogspotcom Wiley disclaims all responsibility & liability for the content of any third-party websites that can be linked to from this website Users assume sole responsibility for accessing third-party websites & the use of any content appearing on such websites Any views expressed in such websites are the views of the authors of the content appearing on those websites & not the views of Wiley or its affiliates nor do they in any way represent an endorsement by Wiley or its affiliates
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This is a highly practical resource that will be appreciated by classroom & specialist teachers alike It will provide teachers new to the Mathematics Recovery Programme with practical help & support to diagnose errors & misconceptions in early numeracy 224 pages Wright Robert J ...

A grey dawn in 1943 on a street in Rome two young women complete strangers to each other lock eyes for a single moment One of the women Chiara Ravello is about to flee the occupied city for the safety of her grandparents' house in the hills The other has been herded on to a truck with her husband & their young children & will shortly be driven off into the darkness In that endless-seeming moment before she has time to think about what she is doing Chiara makes a decision that changes her life for ever Loudly claiming the woman's son as her own nephew she demands his immediate return; only as the trucks depart does she begin to realize what she has done She is twenty-seven single with a sister who needs her constant care a hazardous journey ahead of her & now a child in her charge
- a child with no papers who refuses to speak & gives every indication that he will bolt at the first opportunity Three decades later Chiara lives alone in Rome a self-contained self-possessed woman working as a translator & to all appearances quite content with a life which revolves around work friends music & the theatre But always in the background is the shadow of Daniele the boy from the truck whose absence haunts her every moment Gradually we learn of the havoc wrought on Chiara her family & her friends by the boy she rescued & how he eventually broke her heart & when she receives a phone call from a teenage girl named Maria claiming to be Daniele's daughter Chiara knows that it is time for her to face up to the past This epic novel is an unforgettably powerful suspenseful heartbreaking & inspiring tale of love loss & war's reverberations down the years
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Join three little snowmen on their quest to find Father Christmas! A fun Christmassy Early Reader from Georgie Adams & Emily Bolam 64 pages Adams Georgie ...

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing & reaading together A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey Marvin loves going on his adventures with his grandad
- escaping from hairy yetis taking daytrips to Mars & hunting ferocious tigers
- all without leaving the house Marvin thinks his grandad is the bravest person he's ever met; he even has a medal from the war to prove it & more than anything else Marvin wants to be brave too But when Grandad must go on his final adventure alone Marvin finds he has to be braver than he's ever been before Until he discovers that Grandad has left behind a very special surprise just for him A touching & poignant Early Reader story perfect for children coming to terms with grief for the first time

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An Early Reader about friendship featuring Jenny the Pony from bestselling EMILY WINDSNAP author Liz Kessler & Laura Tonge with illustrations from Mike Phillips Jenny the pony is always getting into trouble until she meets James a little boy in a wheelchair James & Jenny are the perfect match & are a perfect team when they compete in the big Spring Gala together ...

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing & reading together A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey She's green She's fluffy She's MONSTARWhen Monstar digs a tunnel to a Top Secret workshop she finds a magic lamp! Now all of her wishes can come true A charming heart-warming Early Reader story from Steve Cole author of the Astrosaurs books & a talented DOCTOR WHO script writer With full colour artwork on every page by award-winning illustrator Pete Wiliamson who has also illustrated for Francesca Simon & Marcus Sedgwick ...

A br&-new red full colour Early Reader story from ASTROSAURS author & DOCTOR WHO script writer Steve Cole about the lovable pet Monstar & her first day at school Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books perfect for building confidence in new readers & reluctant readers A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing & reading together A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey She's green She's fluffy She's MONSTAR! Jen & Jon are bringing Monstar to school for the day
- & she's so excited! But they had better hope their teacher is ready for her
- as there's classroom chaos is in store for everyone A delightful heart-warming Early Reader story from Steve Cole author of the ASTROSAURS books & a talented DOCTOR WHO script writer With full colour artwork on every page by award-winning illustrator Pete Williamson who has illustrated for Francesca Simon & Marcus Sedgwick

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