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Humanities & Social SciencesAugust 2016Approaching the Bible in medieval England
by Steve Rigby, Eyal Poleg
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Humanities & Social SciencesMay 2016Approaching the Bible in medieval England
by S. H. Rigby, Eyal Poleg
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Krav Maga â Selbstverteidigung gegen körperliche Angriffe
by Imi Sde-Or (Lichtenfeld) und Eyal Yanilov
Krav Maga â Selbstverteidigung gegen körperliche Angriffe Von GroĂmeister Imi Sde-Or (Lichtenfeld) und Chief Instructor Eyal Yanilov Zwei BĂ€nde in Vorbereitung werden die Bestseller-Serie ĂŒber Krav Maga ergĂ€nzen. Sie basieren auf der berĂŒhmten israelischen unbewaffneten Selbstverteidigung, mit Schwerpunkt auf die Verteidigung gegen unbewaffnete Angriffe, z.B. alle Arten von SchlĂ€gen und Tritten, Klammergriffen usw. Erscheinungsdatum: 2009. Krav Maga ist eine von GroĂmeister Sde-Or (Lichtenfeld) seit den 30er Jahren entwickelte Methode der unbewaffneten Verteidigung. Die Methode war anfangs streng auf Sicherheitsagenten und Mitglieder der Mossad und der Eliteeinheiten der israelischen StreitkrĂ€fte beschrĂ€nkt. Die Methode wurde nun fĂŒr den zivilen Gebrauch adaptiert, so dass jeder sie nutzen kann, unabhĂ€ngig von Alter, Geschlecht und körperlicher Verfassung. Die Disziplin basiert auf natĂŒrlichen Reaktionen des menschlichen Körpers und ist leicht zu lernen und anzuwenden sowie sehr praxisorientiert. Krav Maga ist mittlerweile sehr populĂ€r und wird von Sicherheitsexperten in aller Welt anerkannt. In den USA, SĂŒdamerika, Europa, Australien und im Fernen Osten wird diese einzigartige Methode der Selbstverteidigung sowohl von staatlichen Sicherheitsbehörden als auch von vielen gewöhnlichen Zivilisten eingesetzt. Krav Maga â Selbstverteidigung gegen körperliche Angriffe ist der erste von zwei BĂ€nden, in denen die Kernprinzipien und Trainingsmethoden fĂŒr die unbewaffnete Verteidigung vorgestellt werden. Die Verfasser, Imi Sde-Or und sein HauptschĂŒler Eyal Yanilov, stellen in einem ĂŒbersichtlichen Format Schritt fĂŒr Schritt die Grundlagen vor: Sicherheit beim Training, AufwĂ€rm-, Dehn- und BeweglichkeitsĂŒbungen bis zu Angreifmethoden, Stand- und Startpositionen. Die Autoren bieten Strategien fĂŒr alle denkbaren Szenarien: Verteidigung gegen Tritte und Hiebe, Befreiung aus Klammergriffen, Griffe, WĂŒrfe und mehr. Ebenso werden die psychologischen Grundlagen der Disziplin vorgestellt. Abschnitte ĂŒber mentales Training, Schwachpunkte, mehrfache Angreifer und Selbstverteidigung fĂŒr Frauen ergĂ€nzen die Beschreibung des Systems.  Die Autoren Eyal Yanilov begann das Training mit Krav Maga mit GroĂmeister Sde-Or im Alter von 15 Jahren. Yanilov bildete als erster Krav Maga-Spezialist Trainer auĂerhalb von Israel aus. Er lehrte die Methode fĂŒr Spezialeinheiten im militĂ€rischen und zivilen Bereich in ĂŒber 18 LĂ€ndern. GroĂmeister Imi Sde-Or verstarb 1998 im Alter von 88 Jahren. Jeder Band hat etwa 240 Seiten mit zusammen ĂŒber 800 SchwarzweiĂfotos und Illustrationen; 16,4 x 24 cm.  Eine englischsprachige Ausgabe fĂŒr Nordamerika ist fĂŒr Sommer 2012 geplant.
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Krav Maga: How to Defend Yourself against Physical Attack
by Grandmaster Imi Sde-Or (Lichtenfeld) & Chief Instructor Eyal Yanilov
Krav Maga, developed by Grandmaster Imi Sde-Or (Lichtenfeld) since the 1930s, was once a method of hand-to-hand combat strictly confined to security agents and members of the MOSSAD and elite IDF units. The method has been adapted for civilians so that anyone, of any age, sex, or physical ability, can utilize it. Based on natural reactions of the human body, the discipline is easy to learn and perform, and practical to use.  Krav Maga has rapidly gained in popularity and earned recognition by experts the world over. In the US, South America, Europe, Australia, and the Far East, this unique self-defense method has already been taught to and used by official law enforcement agencies, as well as many ordinary citizens.  Written by Imi Sde-Or and his senior disciple Eyal Yanilov as part of the Founderâs Series, Krav Maga: How to Defend Yourself Against Physical Attack is the first of two volumes presenting the key principles and training methods for unarmed combat. Laid out an accessible, step-by-step format, the book covers the basics, from safety in training, warm-up, stretching, and flexibility to principles of attacks, stances, and starting positions. The authors offer strategies for every imaginable scenario: defending punches and kicks, releases from chokes, headlock and nelson, grabs, punches, throws, and more. Also emphasizing the psychological underpinnings of the discipline, the book expands its usefulness with sections on mental training, vulnerable points, multiple attackers, and womenâs self-defense.  About the Authors Eyal Yanilov began training in Krav Maga with Grandmaster Imi Sde-Or when he was 15. Yanilov was the first person to begin training Krav Maga instructors outside of Israel, and he has taught special units, the military, and civilians in over 18 countries. Grandmaster Imi Sde-Or, Founder of Krav Maga, passed away in 1998 at age 88. An English-language North-American edition has been scheduled for publication in Fall 2024. Each volume contains 240 pages, altogether 800-plus b/w photos & illustrations; 16.5 x 24 cm
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Krav MagĂĄ: CĂłmo defenderse contra ataques fĂsicos
by Imi Sde-Or y el Instructor principal Eyal Yanilov
Krav MagĂĄ: CĂłmo defenderse contra ataques fĂsicos por el Gran maestro Imi Sde-Or y el Instructor principal Eyal Yanilov En 2009 se publicarĂĄn dos volĂșmenes de prĂłxima apariciĂłn en esta serie de superventas, titulados Krav MagĂĄ, basada en el famoso mĂ©todo israelĂ de combate sin armas, que se centra ahora en cĂłmo defenderse contra un ataque sin armas, como por ejemplo, todo tipo de golpes y puntapiĂ©s, calces, cogeduras, etc. Krav MagĂĄ, desarrollado desde la dĂ©cada de 1930 por el Gran maestro Imi Sde-Or (Lichtenfeld), era antes un mĂ©todo de combate cuerpo a cuerpo estrictamente limitado a agentes de seguridad y a miembros del Mossad y de unidades de comando del ejĂ©rcito israelĂ. El mĂ©todo ha sido adaptado para civiles, de modo que cualquier persona de cualquier edad, sexo o capacidad fĂsica pueda utilizarlo. Esta disciplina, basada en reacciones naturales del cuerpo humano, es fĂĄcil de aprender y de ejecutar y es de uso prĂĄctico. Krav MagĂĄ goza actualmente de una popularidad creciente y de una cada vez mayor aceptaciĂłn por parte de expertos de todo el mundo. En Estados Unidos y en varios paĂses de Europa, este singular mĂ©todo de autodefensa ya se enseña y se utiliza tanto por parte de diversos organismos de seguridad como del ciudadano de a pie. Krav MagĂĄ: CĂłmo defenderse contra ataques fĂsicos escrito por Imi Sde-Or y su principal discĂpulo Eyal Yanilov como parte de la serie del fundador, es el primero de dos volĂșmenes que presentan los principios clave y los mĂ©todos de entrenamiento para el combate sin armas. El libro, diseñado en un formato accesible y escalonado, cubre los fundamentos, desde seguridad en el entrenamiento, calentamiento, estiramiento y flexibilidad, hasta principios de ataques, posturas y posiciones iniciales. Los autores ofrecen estrategias para todo marco hipotĂ©tico imaginable: puñetazos y puntapiĂ©s como medio de defensa, liberarse de calces, llaves de cabeza y llave nelson, agarres, puñetazos, derribamientos, etc. El libro, que tambiĂ©n hace hincapiĂ© en los fundamentos psicolĂłgicos de la disciplina, amplĂa su utilidad con secciones sobre entrenamiento mental, puntos vulnerables, atacantes mĂșltiples y autodefensa para mujeres.Acerca de los autoresEyal Yanilov comenzĂł a los 15 años a entrenarse en Krav MagĂĄ con el Gran maestro Imi Sde-Or. Yanilov fue la primera persona que comenzĂł a entrenar a instructores de Krav MagĂĄ fuera de Israel y ha enseñado a unidades especiales, a militares y a civiles en mĂĄs de 18 paĂses. El Gran maestro Imi Sde-Or, fundador de Krav MagĂĄ, falleciĂł en 1998 a los 88 años. Se prevĂ© la publicaciĂłn de una versiĂłn en inglĂ©s americano en el verano de 2010. Cada volumen contiene 240 pĂĄginas, y en ambos mĂĄs de 800 fotos e ilustraciones en blanco y negro; 16,5 x 24 cm.
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Krav Maga : Les bases du Self-défense
by Imi Sdé-Or (Lichtenfeld) et Eyal Yanilov
Krav Maga : Les bases du Self-dĂ©fense par le Grand-MaĂźtre Imi SdĂ©-Or (Lichtenfeld) et le Chef Instructeur Eyal Yanilov Voici deux volumes dans cette sĂ©rie de best-sellers Krav Maga, fondĂ©e sur le systĂšme renommĂ© de combat Ă mains nues israĂ©lien : ces volumes se concentrent sur la façon de se dĂ©fendre contre un assaillant non-armĂ©, par exemple contre toutes sortes de coups de poing, coups de pied, saisies, maintiens, etc.  Le Krav Maga, dĂ©veloppĂ© par le Grand-MaĂźtre Imi SdĂ©-Or (Lichtenfeld) depuis les annĂ©es 1930, Ă©tait autrefois une mĂ©thode de combat Ă mains nues strictement rĂ©servĂ©e aux agents de sĂ©curitĂ© et aux membres du MOSSAD ou des unitĂ©s dâĂ©lite de lâarmĂ©e israĂ©lienne. La mĂ©thode a Ă©tĂ© adaptĂ©e pour les civils, de sorte que quiconque, quelque soit son Ăąge ou son sexe, ou mĂȘme sa capacitĂ© physique, peut l'utiliser efficacement. Sur la base des rĂ©actions naturelles du corps humain, la discipline est facile Ă apprendre et Ă exĂ©cuter, et pratique Ă utiliser.  Le Krav Maga est rapidement devenu populaire et a obtenu la reconnaissance des experts du monde entier. Aux Etats-Unis, en AmĂ©rique du Sud, en Europe, en Australie et en ExtrĂȘme-Orient, cette mĂ©thode unique dâautodĂ©fense est dĂ©jĂ enseignĂ©e et utilisĂ©e par les forces de lâordre, et aussi par de nombreux citoyens ordinaires.  Ecrit par Imi SdĂ©-Or et son disciple distinguĂ© Eyal Yanilov dans le cadre de la SĂ©rie du Fondateur, Krav Maga : Les bases du Self-dĂ©fense prĂ©sente, en deux volumes, les grands principes et les mĂ©thodes d'entraĂźnement au combat non-armĂ©. Conçu dans un format accessible, Ă©tape par Ă©tape, le livre traite des principes de base, de la sĂ©curitĂ© Ă l'entraĂźnement, de l'Ă©chauffement, de lâassouplissement et la flexibilitĂ© jusquâaux principes d'attaques, de posture et de positions de dĂ©part. Les auteurs proposent des stratĂ©gies pour chaque scĂ©nario imaginable : la dĂ©fense Ă coups de poing et Ă coups de pied, comment se libĂ©rer dâun Ă©tranglement, dâune prise de tĂȘte et dâune prise nelson, de saisies, de coups de poing, de projections, et plus encore. Cet ouvrage, soulignant Ă©galement les fondements psychologiques de la discipline, complĂšte son utilitĂ© en consacrant des sections Ă l'entraĂźnement mental, aux points vulnĂ©rables, aux cas de multiples agresseurs et les problĂšmes d'auto-dĂ©fense particuliers aux femmes.  A propos des auteurs  Eyal Yanilov a commence Ă sâentraĂźner en Krav Maga avec le Grand-MaĂźtre Imi SdĂ©-Or quand il avait 15 ans. Yanilov fur la premiĂšre personne qui ait commencĂ© Ă former des instructeurs de Krav Maga hors dâIsraĂ«l, et il a entraĂźnĂ© des unitĂ©s spĂ©ciales, des militaires et des civils dans plus de 18 pays. Le Grand-MaĂźtre Imi SdĂ©-Or, qui a inventĂ© le Krav Maga, est dĂ©cĂ©dĂ© Ă 88 ans en 1998. Une Ă©dition en anglais pour lâAmĂ©rique du Nord devrait paraĂźtre en 2011. Chaque volume comprend 240 pages, avec plus de 800 photos et illustrations en noir et blanc ; 16.5 x 24
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Literature & Literary StudiesApril 2000Modernism and empire
Writing and British coloniality, 1890â1940
by Howard Booth, Nigel Rigby
This is the first book to explore the relationship between literary modernism and the British Empire. Contributors look at works from the traditional modernist canon as well as extending the range of work addresses - particularly emphasising texts from the Empire. A key issue raised is whether modernism sprang from a crisis in the colonial system, which it sought to extend, or whether the modern movement was a more sophisticated form of cultural imperialism. The chapters in Modernism and empire show the importance of empire to modernism. Patrick Williams theorises modernism and empire; Rod Edmond discusses theories of degeneration in imperial and modernist discourse; Helen Carr examines Imagism and empire; Elleke Boehmer compares Leonard Woolf and Yeats; Janet Montefiore writes on Kipling and Orwell, C.L. Innes explores Yeats, Joyce and their implied audiences; Maire Ni Fhlathuin writes on Patrick Pearse and modernism; John Nash considers newspapers, imperialism and Ulysses; Howard J. Booth addresses D.H. Lawrence and otherness; Nigel Rigby discusses Sylvia Townsend Warner and sexuality in the Pacific; Mark Williams explores Mansfield and Maori culture; Abdulrazak Gurnah looks at Karen Blixen, Elspeth Huxley and settler writing; and Bill Ashcroft and John Salter take an inter-disciplinary approach to Australia and 'Modernism's Empire'. ;
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Krav Maga :
Comment se défendre contre un assaillant armé
by Imi Sdé-Or et Eyal Yanilov
Krav Maga : Comment se dĂ©fendre contre un assaillant armĂ© Imi SdĂ©-Or et Eyal Yanilov Un manuel pratique dâautodĂ©fense fondĂ© sur le Krav Maga, cĂ©lĂšbre systĂšme israĂ©lien de combat sans armes. Cette remarquable mĂ©thode dâautodĂ©fense a Ă©tĂ© adoptĂ©e par lâarmĂ©e, la police et les autres services chargĂ©s de la sĂ©curitĂ© en IsraĂ«l en tant que mĂ©thode officielle de tactique de dĂ©fense et est reconnue au niveau international comme une des meilleures du genre par les experts du monde entier. Aux Etats-Unis, en Europe et particuliĂšrement en France, cette unique mĂ©thode dâautodĂ©fense est dâores et dĂ©jĂ enseignĂ©e et utilisĂ©e pour faire respecter la loi (par le GIGN, FBI, CIAâŠ) aussi bien que par les citoyens ordinaires. Une Ă©dition en anglais a Ă©tĂ© publiĂ©e aux Etats-Unis en 2001, avec huit rĂ©impressions. Elle fut immĂ©diatement suivie par une Ă©dition japonaise. Les Ă©ditions en espagnol pour le Mexique et en hollandais ont Ă©tĂ© publiĂ©es en 2002, alors que celles en allemand, et espagnol castillan furent publiĂ©es en 2003 et lâĂ©dition tchĂšque en 2004. Les Ă©ditions française et hongroise sont sorties en mi-2006, l'Ă©dition en polonais a Ă©tĂ© publiĂ©e en septembre 2008. 256 pages, 500-plus n/b photos & illustrations ; 16,5 X 24 cm A voir dans d'autres langues DES NOUVEAUX TITRES SUPPLEMENTAIRES DANS LA SERIE DE KRAV MAGA : Deux autres volumes de cette sĂ©rie intitulĂ©s Krav Maga â Les bases du Self-dĂ©fense, se concentrent sur comment se dĂ©fendre contre un assaillant non-armĂ©, par exemple contre toutes sortes de coups de poing, coups de pied, saisies, maintiens, etc. LâĂ©dition en anglais pour lâAmĂ©rique du Nord devrait paraĂźtre en 2011. Chaque volume comprend 240 pages, avec plus de 800 photos et illustrations en noir et blanc ; 16.5 x 24 cm. A propos des auteurs Eyal Yanilov a commence Ă sâentraĂźner en Krav Maga avec le Grand-MaĂźtre Imi SdĂ©-Or quand il avait 15 ans. Yanilov fur la premiĂšre personne qui ait commencĂ© Ă former des instructeurs de Krav Maga hors dâIsraĂ«l, et il a entraĂźnĂ© des unitĂ©s spĂ©ciales, des militaires et des civils dans plus de 18 pays. Le Grand-MaĂźtre Imi SdĂ©-Or, qui a inventĂ© le Krav Maga, est dĂ©cĂ©dĂ© Ă 88 ans en 1998.
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Krav Maga - Combat Mindset & Fighting Stress
How to Perform under Alarming and Stressful conditions
by Eyal Yanilov and Ole Boe
Krav Maga emerged from the Israel Defense Forces. It was then transformed into an integrated system of self-defense, fighting tactics, and VIP protection that meets the needs of government units as well as civilians, including men and women of all ages. This inventive new Krav Maga title, covering the yet-unknown inner work of the system, has been discreetly prepared over the last few years and relates to our classic bestselling Krav Maga book, How to Defend Yourself against Armed Assault, which has so far been published in twelve languages, including Japanese and Korean. As George S. Patton, the celebrated US Army general, said, âNow if you are going to win any battle you have to make the mind run the body.... When you were younger the mind could make you dance all night, and the body was never tired.... You've always got to make the mind take over...and keep going.â This innovative Krav Maga book depicts cutting-edge techniques and training methods for martial artists, and was tailored for law-enforcement and military personnel. It covers the most sensitive core topics that have proved to be highly applicable in professional and personal situations alike. Combat Mindset & Fighting Stress was prepared by Master Eyal Yanilov, who is the most distinguished successor of Krav Magaâs founder, Imi Sde-Or, and wrote the first Krav Maga book with him. Yanilov coauthored this latest work with his prominent disciple, Dr. Ole Boe, a Norwegian special forces fighter and psychologist. The bookâs editor and publisher, Zvi D. Morikâthe official publisher of the original Krav Maga series, and a direct student, assistant, and friend of Grandmaster Imi Sde-Or for over thirty yearsâconsiders it to be the most pioneering and revolutionary work among current Krav Maga literature. An English-language edition was co-published in spring 2020 with Meyer & Meyer Sport UK. A Chinese edition has been scheduled for publication in Fall 2024.
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KRAV MAGĂ: CĂłmo defenderse contra ataques armados
by Imi Sde-Or y Eyal Yanilov
KRAV MAGĂ: CĂłmo defenderse contra ataques armados por Imi Sde-Or y Eyal Yanilov Manual prĂĄctico de defensa personal basado en Krav MagĂĄ, el famoso mĂ©todo israelĂ de combate sin armas. Krav MagĂĄ fue durante años un mĂ©todo estrictamente reservado a los agentes de seguridad y a unidades de comando del ejĂ©rcito israelĂ. Hoy dĂa, goza de una popularidad cada vez mayor y de una siempre creciente aceptaciĂłn por parte de expertos en todo el mundo. En Estados Unidos y en algunos paĂses de Europa, este singular mĂ©todo de defensa forma parte del programa de entrenamiento de diversos organismos de seguridad, asĂ como del ciudadano de a pie. Una primera versiĂłn en inglĂ©s de CĂłmo defenderse contra ataques armados se publicĂł en el verano de 2001 y ya se ha reimprimido ocho veces. Poco despuĂ©s fue seguida de una versiĂłn en japonĂ©s, asĂ como de versiones en español de MĂ©xico y en holandĂ©s (2002). En 2003 se publicaron las versiones en alemĂĄn y español y una versiĂłn en checo vio la luz en 2004. A mediados de 2006 se publicaron las versiones en francĂ©s y en hĂșngaro y una versiĂłn en polaco se publicĂł en el otoño de 2008. 256 pĂĄginas, mĂĄs de 500 fotos e ilustraciones en blanco y negro; 16,5 x 24 cm. OTROS NUEVOS TĂTULOS DE LA SERIE DE KRAV MAGĂ: Krav MagĂĄ: CĂłmo defenderse contra ataques fĂsicos
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September 2022Steve Jobs
Little People, Big Dreams. Deutsche Ausgabe | Kinderbuch ab 4 Jahre
by MarĂa Isabel SĂĄnchez Vegara, Aura Lewis, Silke Kleemann
Eines Tages kehrte der junge Steve von einem Summer-Camp fĂŒr neugierige Kids nach Hause zurĂŒck. Er hatte da eine riesengroĂe, geheimnisvolle Maschine gesehen: den ersten Computer. Wenige Jahre spĂ€ter grĂŒndete er mit seinem Freund eine Firma, die Garage von Steves Familie wurde zum Headquarter. Dort entstand der erste Apple. Heute blinkt das Ăpfelchen ĂŒberall auf der Welt. Einige GerĂ€te sind so klein, dass man sie sogar in die Jackentasche stecken kann. Little People, Big Dreams erzĂ€hlt von den beeindruckenden Lebensgeschichten groĂer Menschen: Jede dieser Persönlichkeiten, ob Philosophin, Forscherin oder Sportler, hat Unvorstellbares erreicht. Dabei begann alles, als sie noch klein waren: mit groĂen TrĂ€umen.
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January 2020Steve and Bindi Irwin, Updated Edition
by Amy E. Breguet
Steve Irwin, an Australian wildlife conservationist, brought adventure and the wilderness to television with his wildly popular TV show The Crocodile Hunter. Known for his hands-on approach to dealing with all kinds of wild animalsâthe dangerous and the poisonous includedâIrwin was tragically killed when a stingray barb pierced his chest while he was taping a show segment in 2006. His legacy, however, continues through the work of his family, including his daughter, Bindi Sue. Already making a name for herself as "the Jungle Girl" in television, film, and books, Bindi has taken over where her father left off. In Steve and Bindi Irwin, Updated Edition, read about the lives and passions of both the Crocodile Hunter and the Jungle Girl.
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August 2006The Vikings in England
Settlement, Society and Culture
by Steve Rigby, Martin Hargreaves
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Humanities & Social SciencesFebruary 2018John of Salisbury and the medieval Roman renaissance
by Irene O'Daly, Steve Rigby
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Humanities & Social SciencesMarch 2014Lordship in four realms
The Lacy family, 1166â1241
by Steve Rigby, Colin Veach
This book examines the rise and fall of the aristocratic Lacy family in England, Ireland, Wales and Normandy. This involves a unique analysis of medieval lordship in action, as well as a re-imagining of the role of English kingship in the western British Isles and a rewriting of seventy-five years of Anglo-Irish history. By viewing the political landscape of Britain and Ireland from the perspective of one aristocratic family, this book produces one of the first truly transnational studies of individual medieval aristocrats. This results in an in-depth investigation of aristocratic and English royal power over five reigns, including during the tumultuous period of King John and Magna Carta. By investigating how the Lacys sought to rule their lands in four distinct realms, this book also makes a major contribution to current debates on lordship and the foundations of medieval European society.
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The ArtsMarch 2008Holy motherhood
Gender, dynasty and visual culture in the later middle ages
by Elizabeth L'Estrange, Steve Rigby
This study brings images of holy motherhood and childbearing into the centre of an art-historical enquiry, showing how images worked not only to script and maintain gender and social roles within patriarchal society, but also to offer viewers ways of managing those roles. Some of the manuscripts discussed are relatively unknown and their images and texts are made available to readers for the first time. Through an adaptation of Baxandall's 'period eye', the study considers the many 'cognitive habits' acquired by aristocratic lay women - and men - through familiarity with prayers for childbirth, the lying-in ceremony and the rite of churching. It then uses this methodology to interpret the images and prayers in six bespoke manuscripts, including the Fitzwilliam Hours and the Hours of Marguerite of Foix. The book will appeal to advanced students, academics and researchers of Art History, Illuminated Manuscripts, Medieval History and Gender Studies. ;
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Humanities & Social SciencesMay 2012Money in the medieval English economy 973â1489
by J.L. Bolton, Steve Rigby
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Humanities & Social SciencesJuly 2010A sacred city
Consecrating churches and reforming society in eleventh-century Italy
by Louis Hamilton, Steve Rigby
The so-called Investiture Conflict was a watershed moment in the political life of the Latin West and the history of the papacy. Occurring at a time of rapid social change and political expansion, the eleventh-century reform movement became a debate centered on a ritual: the investment of bishops with the signs of their sacred and secular authority. The consecration of bishops, however, was only one of several contemporaneous conflicts over the significance of consecrations. Less well known is that which occurred over the dedication of churches. This book provides an examination of the consecration, placing the fundamental questions of the Gregorian Reform and Investiture Conflict back into their original liturgical framework. This context allows us to consider the symbolic richness of the liturgy that attracted large numbers of people. ;
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Humanities & Social SciencesJanuary 2012The expansion of Europe, 1250â1500
by Michael North, Steve Rigby
