The first book in the series, titled The Ruins of Gorlan, was released in Australia on 1 November 2004 and in the United States on 16 June 2005. So far, nine books have been released in Australia and New Zealand, with other countries including the United States and United Kingdom following behind. The series follows the adventures of Will, an orphan who is taken as an apprentice Ranger, as he strives to keep the Kingdom of Araluen safe from invaders, traitors and threats. He is joined on his adventures by his mentor Halt and his best friend Horace among others." - Wikipedia

    Enjoy the first three Ranger's Apprentice books? Complete the paperback collection with volumes 4-10.

    There, housed in royal splendor, its awesome powers will be freely available to Arthur's suffering people, becoming the symbol of Arthur's reborn realm. But mysteriously, the Grail disappears. Missing as well is one of Arthur's most trusted men, who has not only taken the Grail but kidnapped Arthur's queen, Guinevere. A desperate search ensues, and a diabolical plot is uncovered, masterminded by none other than the evil Morgian, Queen of Air and Darkness.-- The epic tale of the legendary King Arthur, his lady love guinevere, stalwart advisor Merlin and loyal companion Sir Galahad has entertained and delighted people around the world for generations.

    A well–received feature is the grouping by codex to emphasize the great importance of manuscript context in interpreting the poems. The full contents of the Exeter Book are represented, summarized where not translated, to facilitate appreciation of a complete Anglo-Saxon book. The introduction discusses the nature of the legacy, the poet's role, chronology, and especially of translations attempt a style acceptable to the modern ear yet close enough to aid parallel study of the old English text. A check–list of extant Anglo-Saxon poetry enhances the practical usefulness of the volume. The whole thus adds up to a substantial and now widely–cited survey of the Anglo–Saxon poetic achievement.

    But her victim did more than heal Coira's fatal wound that awful night. Now drowning in the unwelcome emotions of others, Coira wonders if her new empathic ability was meant as a gift or a curse. Logen MacDugall must discover who killed three previous lairds if he hopes to survive for long in the position. He believes Coira’s new sense can help him root out the conspirators, but after her disastrous time in the Highlands, the last thing she wants is to get involved with another laird. Logen must help Coira gain control of her talent in time to save him and their clan from those intent on destroying MacDugall. Can Coira believe this laird truly loves her? Or will her memories lead her to madness again?

    But Katja’s reluctance to leave the city and the people she loves so well grows the farther the family carriage gets from her childhood home. When she learns that another brother, Xavier, is returning to Vienna with his musketeers, she decides to remain behind and face the shadow of war.Katja soon reunites with Xavier and also with Toby, a dear friend from childhood. As Katja and Toby renew their friendship, an element of attraction builds on the comradery of their youth, and they quickly realize they have found something worth fighting for: love. But all too soon, the Ottomans encircle the city, blanketing its inhabitants in fear. Katja, Toby, and Xavier must each fulfill their new roles if they are to survive. In the overcrowded hospitals, below ground in the countermines, and on the ramparts defending the city walls, the three must fight for love, family, faith, and the survival of their city and everyone inside.

    Title In This Collection:- The Gods of War Wolf of the Plains Conqueror Lords of the Bow (Conqueror 2) Empire of Silver Bones of the Hills (Conqueror 3) Emperor - The Field of Swords Emperor: The Blood of Gods (Emperor Series Book 5) Emperor - The Gates of Rome Emperor - The Death of Kings The Gods of War

    Aneirin's poem is a universal celebration of the undying theme of the ideal hero. O'Grady's belief that what Aneirin wrote of his war is true of all wars informs the purpose of his version, which is to give a `reading' of the poem as one way in which it might have been written today. With magnificent brush drawings by Louis Le Brocquy.

    

    He had battle scars that would’ve killed a lesser man.
After fighting for years to reclaim his territory, he was ready to settle down and create a family, to claim a wife. But Bronson never had time for romance. He was a warrior who made no apologies for the carnage left behind in his wake. Wooing females was foreign to him, but that was about to change.
Warlords were not known for their gallant, tender hearts.
Until she came along and changed everything he ever thought he knew. If anyone could make the hardened warrior be gentle, it was Genevieve.
The buxom redhead was brought to him as a potential bride, untouched, innocent in all ways. And at the first look into her green eyes, Bronson instantly wanted to claim her. She was all he ever envisioned wanting.
Genevieve's body was meant to bear him strong, fearsome sons, and he’d show her what it meant to be owned by a warlord.
But there was an enemy who wanted to hurt what Bronson held most dear, and that was his new bride and his child she carried.

*This story was previously published under the title “The Warlord Claims His Bride.” It has been reedited, parts rewritten, and new content has been added. This is a pseudo-Scottish historical romance and is for enjoyment purposes only.

    Old Saxon epic poem The Heliand is at last available in English in Ronald Murphy's graceful new translation. Representing the first full integration and poetic reworking of the Gospel story into NorthernEuropean warrior imagery and culture, the poem finds a place for many Old Northern religious concepts and images while remaining faithful to the orthodox Christian teaching of the Gospel of St. Mark. Accessible to students of medieval and comparative literature, Murphy's introduction and notesprovide valuable insight and a cultural context for this unique masterpiece.

    Trying to remain as dead to the politics that are threatening their world as possible. She follows the rules, stays out of trouble and does her best to remain out of sight of the dreaded and overbearing Kingsmen. With the new regent on the throne, the country has been thrown into a turmoil. Unlike the kindly king before him, the new ruler is overbearing, frightening and tyrannical in his rule. Taxes are bleeding the people dry and without the money or goods to pay, they have been forced into penal servitude and imprisonment by the Kingsmen, who know no mercy. The despair and fear that has taken over their lives has ruled out any level of hope. When Violet stumbles upon an unconscious and injured Kingsman in the woods, despite the consequences, she cannot help but take care of the injured man. When he wakes and has no memory of who he is, she takes the only precaution that will keep her and her grandmother safe; she destroys the evidence of his past life. If Violet’s lowly Kingsman regains his memory, will she be able to live with the consequences? And will the Kingsman be able to live with his past life?

    2,400 illustrations* 3 maps* 8 x 10* Comprehensive account of weapons and equipment* Covers the forces of major and minor powersThis lavishly illustrated volume details the armies of western and central European states and their client kingdoms in the Middle East in over three centuries of military development and almost continuous warfare--a decisive period when Christendom, Islam, and the Mongol world came into violent and sustained conflict, this definitive study pinpoints the evolving military sciences, technologies, and practices in an era of revolutionary change.

    

    To modern readers, these tales of visions, miracles and extraordinary Christian virtue paint a vivid portrait of daily life amid the wreckage of once-prosperous Roman Italy. More importantly, the Dialogues offer a glimpse into the theology of one of the great minds of the Church during the time when Roman authority ebbed forever in the West and ecclesiastical authority emerged to fill the void.

    The vast terrain and varying landscape create the perfect place to train and refine their fighting skills. But as their skills increase, they find themselves seeking out more dangerous challenges. When a new bounty for a group of goblin bandits gets posted by the local guard, the three friends eagerly accept. But in their search for the bandit camp, they are forced to go deeper into the forest than they have ever been. Danger lurks around every tree, and they soon realize that the forest gets more sinister with every step they take. Will the young adventurers be strong enough to face the darkness that now stands before them, or will they soon discover that they have made a terrible mistake?

    Martin's A Game of Thrones and Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings, The Fatemarked Epic promises immaculate world building, an ancient prophecy, a mysterious source of magic, a diverse cast of characters, war, political intrigue, and romance.Four Fatemarked short stories capturing the origins of some of the most secretive and loved characters in the epic fantasy series, bringing the world of David Estes' creation to life in a whole new way. A deadly eastern tradition revealed, the tale of the War of Roses, a brewing rebellion in Phanes, and the truth behind a fatemarked knight's shadowy past. Includes the origin stories of Gareth Ironclad, Verner Gäric (grandson of Heinrich Gäric, who first discovered the Four Kingdoms), the leader of the Black Tears, Sonika Vaid, and Sir Dietrich, the swordmarked.

    A fully-outfitted edition of Prokopios' late Antique masterpiece of military history and ethnography--for the 21st-century reader.

    He has learned the art of making a longbow and the skill to use it with deadly accuracy. Why must this be kept hidden? The Normans rule England with their armored knights and a well-aimed longbow can pierce that armor. Possession of the weapon is a hanging offense and when Roland takes the wrong deer on the wrong Lord’s land he has to flee for his life. His flight will take him from the high hills of the English midlands to the wild frontier with Wales and on to the court of Richard the Lionheart. Along the way he is hunted by a paid killer, aided by a strange monk named Tuck, and taken in by a gruff Norman knight, who values his skill with the bow. That skill and his courage will be sorely tested as he fights to earn the trust of his new master. As King Richard celebrates his coronation, Roland faces old enemies he thought he had left behind and must test his skill at a royal archery tournament against the greatest bowmen in England, to include the favorite, Sir Robin of Loxley. A mix of history, myth and high adventure, Longbow follows the journey of Roland Inness as he seeks to find a place for himself in a restive kingdom and become a man in a brutal age. The Saga of Roland Inness series begins with the tale of a fourteen-year-old boy who has extraordinary skill with a longbow. It is a story of courage, loyalty, honor and treachery. Most of all, it is a story of high adventure set in a time so filled with drama it has spawned legends that fascinate people to this day. It is the time of Richard the Lionheart, Robin Hood, Eleanor of Aquitaine and William Marshall, legendary figures all--some real and some fictional. The first four books in the saga—Longbow, Warbow, The Broken Realm and The Ransomed Crown tell the coming-of-age story of the young archer. A Prince of Wales, the fifth in the series, follows Roland Inness as he leads the legendary Invalid Company into Wales to help Llywelyn the Great win a throne. The sixth book in the series, Declan O'Duinne, was released in November, 2018 and takes Roland's long-time friend, Declan O'Duinne, back home in time to face an English invasion. If you would like to know more about the author or get updates on new books, visit his webpage at www.waynegrantbooks.com or the Longbow Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Longbowbooks/ .

    Isidore compiled the work between c.615 and the early 630s and it takes the form of an encyclopedia, arranged by subject matter. It contains much lore of the late classical world beginning with the Seven Liberal Arts, including Rhetoric, and touches on thousands of topics ranging from the names of God, the terminology of the Law, the technologies of fabrics, ships and agriculture to the names of cities and rivers, the theatrical arts, and cooking utensils. Isidore provides etymologies for most of the terms he explains, finding in the causes of words the underlying key to their meaning. This book offers a highly readable translation of the twenty books of the Etymologies, one of the most widely known texts for a thousand years from Isidore's time.

    His heart is scarred by the events, and his only hope is that he can find her and have her change her mind in time. Will he win back his fiery love? Or will he have to pick up the broken pieces and start anew? This story is an introduction to a character in To Dance in the Glen!

    They are enriched by a brief biography of Alphonsus, a selection of prayers penned by him, and a word on the history and value of the Way of the Cross as a ‘way of divine mercy’. This eBook contains new colour illustrations to assist prayerful devotion.

    Forced into a political marriage with a man she terms “a half mad half Viking,” Catherine Broussard is caught up in her father’s malice, her husband’s ambition and the Norman Conquest of Anglo-Saxon England.

    

    "This poem was written by German poet Heinrich Ossenfelder in 1748 and it is the first recorded piece of literature to feature a vampire."

    In THE ROSE RENT Brother Cadfael belives the motive for a callous murder is all too obvious, but he soon learns that when love and money are involved, nothing is straightforward. In THE HERMIT OF EYTON FOREST Brother Cadfael's tranquil life as a herbalist is disturbed by the arrival of a saintly hermit and the disappearance of a young boy.

    In Saint Aldhelm’s Riddles, A.M. Juster offers the first verse translation of this text in almost a century, capturing the wit, warmth, and wonder of the first English riddle collection.One of today’s finest formalist poets, A.M. Juster brings the same exquisite care to this volume as to his translations of Horace (“The best edition available of the Satires in English” –Choice), Tibullus (“An excellent new translation” –The Guardian), and Petrarch. Juster’s translation is complemented by a newly edited version of the Latin text and by the first scholarly commentary on the Aenigmata, the result of exhaustive interdisciplinary research into the text’s historical, literary, and philological context. Saint Aldhelm’s Riddles will be essential for scholars and a treasure for lovers of Tolkien, Beowulf, and Harry Potter.

    A vast empire like Akansha wouldn't normally have to worry about succession, but a series of scandals in the royal family has left the youngest son, Tallyn, as the only available heir. There's one small problem though - Tallyn is a beta.Status: Complete

    

    A Fourteenth-Century Handscroll in The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Together these two works present Boethius's theory of the art of discovering arguments, a theory that was highly influential in the history of medieval logic.

    No matter that he was the son of an armorer on the estate of Lord Godfrey, Duke of Lorraine; no matter that a peasant's son could never see the realization of such a fantastic dream. In his few spare moments, Bennet practices a rigorous training routine, hoping that somehow he might be selected as a castle squire - the first step toward his goal.Then one day Peter the Hermit rode through Lorraine, describing atrocities commited by infidels in Jerusalem and calling for an army of Christians to march to Palenstine. Bennet's chance had come at last, for when Godfrey took the crusader's cross, he asked Bennet to accompany him to the Holy Land as his squire. With the blue gonfalon flying at the head of the French troops, Bennet began the long journey to Jerusalem - toward adventure, danger, and the possibility that a courageous deed would make his dream of knighthood come true.A panorama of Europe in 1099 unfolds in Margaret Ann Hubbard's thrilling story of the First Crusade.

    

     Her Protector… Ansel Sutherland is charged with a mission from King Robert the Bruce to protect the illegitimate son of a powerful English Earl. Though Ansel bristles at aiding an Englishman, the nature of the war for Scottish independence is changing, and he is honor-bound to serve as a bodyguard. He arrives in England to fulfill his assignment, only to meet the beautiful but secretive Lady Isolda, who refuses to tell him where his ward is. When a mysterious attacker threatens Isolda’s life, Ansel realizes he is the only thing standing between her and deadly peril. His Lady… Lady Isolda harbors dark secrets—secrets she refuses to reveal to the rugged Highland rogue who arrives at her castle demanding answers. But Ansel’s dark eyes cut through all her defenses, threatening to undo her resolve. To protect her past, she cannot submit to the white-hot desire that burns between them. As the threat to her life spirals out of control, she has no choice but to trust Ansel to whisk her to safety deep in the heart of the Highlands… This full-length Scottish historical romance is part of the Highland Bodyguards Series, but also can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. Pick up your copy today!

    

    Although writing (in his native Greek) in the second century AD, Aelian drew heavily on earlier works, such as Asclepiodotus, to put together a comprehensive manual of warfare in the Hellenistic period (late 3rd to early 1st centuries BC). His Tactica thus examines all facets of warfare in the period of Alexander the Great's successors, including the arms and armor of cavalry and infantry, formations, commands and signals. Aelian also provides a discussion of the Roman army of the period. As well as being an invaluable source for modern historians studying the Hellenistic period, the book was very influential on military theory long after Aelian's death. Arrian's work on tactics may merely be a revision of Aelian's; the Byzantine Emperor Leo VI used excerpts in his own treatise and an Arabic translation made around 1350 was used to train Muslim armies. Most significantly it became one of the primary training aids for the pike and musket armies of the 16 and 17th century Europe. A substantial edition published in London in 1616 contained a full direct translation as well as comprehensive notes and a treatise on how to apply Aelian's work to the training of English pike formations in the Macedonian manner. It was well used to train the foot regiments that fought the English Civil War. This unique longevity makes it of interest to anyone interested in warfare from the Hellenistic period right up to the English Civil War. Christopher Matthew's new edition is based on the 1616 edition but written in modern English with new renditions of all its accompanying figures. It has the original 1616 notes as well as comprehensive new notes and cross references to the other ancient manuals (such as Arrian and Leo) that drew upon it. It is without a doubt the most up to date version available in any language of this significant work that was influenced tactical thought for 1,500 years.

    Traces the conquest of the Saxons, the emergence of their kingdoms, & their piecemeal destruction by Viking raiders.

    500-c. 565) was a prominent Eastern Roman scholar of the family Procopius. He is commonly held to be the last major ancient historian. The writings of Procopius are the primary source of information for the rule of the Roman emperor Justinian. He was the author of a history in eight books of the wars fought by Justinian I, a panegyric on Justinian's public works throughout the empire, and a book known as The Secret History of the Court of Justinian that claims to report the scandals that Procopius could not include in his published history. Although it is not as famous as The Secret History of the Court of Justinian, Procopius' History of the Wars is clearly his most important work. The first seven books, which were published as a unit, seem to have been largely completed by 545, but were updated to mid-century before publication, for the latest event mentioned belongs to early 551. Later, Procopius added an eighth book which brings the history to 552/553, when a Roman army led by the eunuch Narses finally destroyed the Ostrogothic kingdom.

    Apart from its formidable learning, it is characterized by narrative skill and entertainment value. This edition, with facing-page English translation, provides for the first time a detailed commentary on all aspects of the work.

    Castles are probably the most romantic places left on earth, but for the student of history there can be few elements so important to the military, political, social and artistic history of Western Europe. This book is an informative and compelling study of the castle in Western Europe, from the eight century to the end of the fifteenth—from Charlemagne to the French invasion of Italy in 1494. The author provides us with the background—the classical fortifications of the Romans and the defensive sites built during the invasions of the Dark Ages. The first castles were built to defend life itself, and out of the troubles of the ninth century, grew feudalism and with the castle. The conquests of the Normans in England and Sicily further extended the influence of the castle politically and in warfare. The influence of the Crusades on the social life of the castle was far-reaching and castle building in the Europe of the Angevins and Hohenstaufens was greatly stimulated. The thirteenth century, a period of constitutional struggle, produced fortified towns in Italy and France and three great castle builders, Frederick II, St Louis and Edward I. The time of the Hundred Years’ War, despite the introduction of gunpowder, was a period of intense castle building, and not only in France and England. But this new and devastating method of waging war was one of the causes that led to the end of the castle as a fortress of the lord and a protector of the surrounding countryside.To appreciate how deeply the castle was involved in the economic and social life of the Middle Ages, one has only to realize the enormous number that were built: according to one estimate there were 10,000 in Germany alone; in Spain 2,500 exist today; and in Italy the province of Verona contains over 100 fortresses. Many castles were simply the holds of robber barons; some were the means of terrorizing a conquered population; some never had to withstand a single siege; some were the center of government for the district, and some were the courts where the troubadours and minnesingers found fame.Castles of Europe is the first book to consider on a comprehensive scale all the historical viewpoints concerned and, in particular, the castle in relation to the political history and technological development of the Middle Ages. As a contribution to the historical literature on Medieval Europe, it will give immense pleasure to readers from whatever angle of interest they approach the subject, and the author draws on a large number of contemporary sources and chronicles to give point and color to his narrative.In an astonishing series of photographs, taken over many months in eleven countries, Wim Swaan has captured the essential atmosphere of Europe’s castles and the distinctive quality of each particular one. His work has been supplemented by the collection of an important set of engravings, paintings and drawing of the other castles which show them at various points in their history. Great variety in the illustrations is provided by the reproductions of manuscript paintings, sculpture, drawings and some rare examples of medieval arms and armor.

    Timothy Reuter's translation of the Annals and his accompanying commentary is now back in print, making accessible in English the history of this east Frankish kingdom, which due to the paucity of available written material and the scarcity of secondary writings has been a relatively neglected area.The text covers the period from the last years of unitary Frankish rule under Louis the Pious up to the end of effective Carolingian rule in east Francia with the accession of Louis the Child in 900. It does not confine itself to high politics, but also includes much material of interest for social and ecclesiastical history. Drawing on the latest scholarship, Dr Reuter places The Annals of Fulda in their full historical context, pointing to those things the authors of the Annals chose not to record or could not know about, as well as exploring the fascinating insights that are offered by the material.

    The Godwin dynasty dominated English politics for more than forty years. Earl Godwin established himself as Cnut’s most senior advisor, and continued that role under Edward the Confessor, seeing his daughter Edith become queen and his two eldest sons Swegn and Harold given earldoms. After Godwin’s death four of his sons held earldoms, and Harold was to emerge as Edward the Confessor’s senior earl and eventually succeed as king of England. This book considers all the key events throughout this period, including Godwin’s emergence, his involvement in the succession dispute after Cnut’s death, the rise to prominence of his eldest children, the family’s exile and dramatic return, the quarrel between Harold and Tostig, and the Norse and Norman invasions. Specific chapters have been devoted to Harold’s trip to Normandy and William of Normandy’s claims to the English throne, re-assessments of the accepted Norman landing site and traditional site of the battle of Hastings, and the fate of the surviving members of the dynasty post-1066. Over a period of nearly fifty years the house of Godwin had established itself as the most influential and powerful dynasty in Anglo-Saxon England. It took only months for it to fall.

    

    

    

    A king fighting daily for his life, family, and kingdom. When Rachel finds herself in an enchanted cave while on a trip to Scotland, she does not know what to think. She is suddenly thrown into a medieval, Scottish kingdom that is at war against a tyrant. As Rachel tries to navigate through this new life, she has to face struggles head on that she never wanted to face.James is struggling to be the perfect substitute king in place of his father. However, his past demons continue to bring up his past making it hard to focus on the future. To make matters worst, he must fight an evil tyrant, Fergus, who has taken over his kingdom and ruling it with an iron fist.Together, James and Rachel must make life changing decisions that not only impact themselves, but everyone around them. Will this unlikely pair free Dalkieth from Fergus or will they be each others doom?

    The long rivalry between Christianity and Islam led to the Crusades and gave rise to the Military Orders of the Templars and Hospitallers, and provided a backdrop to the careers of some of history's most famous leaders, including Richard the Lionheart and Saladin. This book shows how the savagery of the Crusaders often left their opponents reeling, creating frictions that survived more than 700 years. At the same time, as the book illustrates, art, architecture, and learning all benefited from new knowledge the Crusaders brought back from the East.

    

    

    

    Demonstrates how the core legend of the bear-hero was shaped to serve successive ideological and political interests, and why Germanic legend vanish

    

    580) famous both for his poetry and his adventurous life. The account of his life forms the basis of a long and extravagant romance. Antara was born in Laiwa, now Liwa in the Rub' al Khali desert in United Arab Emirates. He was the son of Shaddad, a well respected member of the Arabian tribe of Banu Abs, and of Zabaibah, an African female slave. The tribe neglected Antara at first as a mixed race illegitimate son or slave, due to his color and slave lineage. Nevertheless, Antara soon claimed attention and respect for himself by his remarkable personal qualities and courage in battle, excelling as an accomplished poet and a mighty warrior. When the tribe needed his assistance to fend off another tribe in battle, Shaddad acknowledged Antara as his son, and granted him freedom. Antara fell in love with his cousin Abla, and sought to marry her despite his status as a slave. To secure allowance to marry, Antara had to face several challenges.