Under The Fleur De Lis

Author : Stuart Ellis-Gorman
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1526789566
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Medieval Crossbow written by Stuart Ellis-Gorman and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth, illustrated history and technical study of this iconic weapon of the Middle Ages. The crossbow is an iconic weapon of the Middle Ages and, alongside the longbow, one of the most effective ranged weapons of the pre-gunpowder era. Unfortunately, despite its general fame it has been decades since an in-depth history of the medieval crossbow has been published, which is why Stuart Ellis-Gorman’s detailed, accessible, and highly illustrated study is so valuable. The Medieval Crossbow approaches the history of the crossbow from two directions. The first is a technical study of the design and construction of the medieval crossbow, the many different kinds of crossbows used during the Middle Ages, and finally a consideration of the relationship between crossbows and art. The second half of the book explores the history of the crossbow, from its origins in ancient China to its decline in sixteenth-century Europe. Along the way it explores the challenges in deciphering the crossbow’s early medieval history as well as its prominence in warfare and sport shooting in the High and Later Middle Ages. This fascinating book brings together the work of a wide range of accomplished crossbow scholars and incorporates the author’s own original research to create an account of the medieval crossbow that will appeal to anyone looking to gain an insight into one of the most important weapons of the Middle Ages.

Author : Joy Law
Publisher : New York : McGraw-Hill
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fleur de Lys written by Joy Law and published by New York : McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1976 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Royalty has always been the object of intense curiosity; and even the most trivial detail in the everyday life of any royal figure continues to fascinate posterity, century after century. Gathered here is a rich and extraordinarily varied collection of anecdotes which literally breathes life into reigns that are now sometimes forgotten, or sometimes remembered for infamy, but were also sometimes magnificent. Kings and queens are observed firsthand--by their contempoaries and by each other. Compassion, sarcasm, wit and perception are mingled in the accounts of the rulers' public and private lives. From the first Capet reign...to the Bourbons, ladies-in-waiting and soldiers, courtiers and poets, ambassadors and footmen have left a stunning record unlike any other, broughts together here in one of the most remarkable works ever created on royalty."--Publisher's description.

Author : Emily Isaacson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781716646881
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Fleur-de-lis written by Emily Isaacson and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fleur-de-lis, a document by woman poet Emily Isaacson, was born from the confines of her imprisonment, producing over 800 poems in both English and French. Hailed as a mystic, her free-verse poetry astounded critics, earning her recognition as a distinguished figure in Canadian literature, with The Fleur-de-lis being likened to a royal bouquet that has traversed the borders to England. Crafted for a prince, the collection now stands as a regal compilation in one volume, bearing the authentic words and personal seal of its enigmatic creator. Isaacson's poems, akin to mini speeches, manage to forge an intimate connection with readers. The fleur-de-lis, her enduring symbol, becomes a powerful metaphor for valour, standing resolute against the challenges she faced. The poems, whose recipients have been recluses, monks, and ministers, resonate in convents but face rejection in churches. The dichotomy of her gift, viewed by some as divine and others as witchcraft, only adds layers to the mystique surrounding Isaacson's work. As history approached the conclusion of the Queen's era, the Royal Rose, Isaacson's poems transcended their temporal origins, becoming timeless expressions that would uplift and resonate with readers. Her legacy endures, casting her as the Queen of distant lands and closer hearts, leaving an indelible call through the corridors of time and offering a beacon of hope for next generations.

Author : Charles Harrington Elster
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780618423156
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Big Book of Beastly Mispronunciations written by Charles Harrington Elster and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2006 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive pronouncement on more than 1,500 of our most commonly mispronounced words. From the language maven Charles Harrington Elster comes an authoritative and unapologetically opinionated look at American speech. As Elster points out, there is no sewer in connoisseur, no dip in diphthong, and no pronoun in pronunciation. The culmination of twenty years of observation and study, The Big Book of Beastly Mispronunciations is more than just a pronunciation guide. Elster discusses past and present usage, alternatives, analogies, and tendencies and offers plenty of advice, none of it objective. Whether you are adamant or ambivalent about the spoken word, Elster arms you with the information you need to decide what is acceptable for you. The Big Book of Beastly Mispronunciations has now been expanded and revised and features nearly 200 new words, including: al-Qaeda bruschetta commensurate coup de grace curriculum vita exacerbate gigabyte hara-kiri machismo Muslim Niger Pinochet Pulitzer sorbet tinnitus w (as in www-dot) and many, many more. Charles Harrington Elster is the pronunciation editor of Black's Law Dictionary and the author of various books about language, including Verbal Advantage, There's a Word for It, and What in the Word? He has been a guest columnist on language for the Boston Globe and the New York Times Magazine and a commentator on NPR and hundreds of radio shows around the country.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spink & Son's Monthly Numismatic Circular written by and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 676 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Notes and Queries written by and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Linda Joyce
Publisher : The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 1509211497
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Branna: Fleur de Lis Brides written by Linda Joyce and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2016-12-07 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfectionistic Branna Lind has found true love with James Newbern, but the winds of Hurricane Katrina push their wedding date into an uncertain future. She can’t wait on Fleur de Lis to be restored to marry James. They need to wed pronto, before she reveals news sure to shock her family. James is determined to protect Branna. Since their engagement, his gun toting ex-fiancée has been dipping into crazy. He’s certain she’ll settle down after the wedding, but when she steals Branna’s heirloom pearls—her something old for the wedding—James takes matters into his own hands. And despite Branna’s ranting, he’s not agreeing to a quickie Vegas wedding. His fiancée will be a Fleur de Lis bride, just as tradition dictates. Or he’ll die trying. The path to “I do” is more challenging than Branna and James ever imagined, but they’re determined to get their happily ever after.

Author : Susannah Leigh
Publisher : Onyx Books
ISBN 13 : 9780451401304
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fleur-de-Lys written by Susannah Leigh and published by Onyx Books. This book was released on 1989 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Woody Papworth
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 580 pages
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Download or read book An Alphabetical Dictionary of Coats of Arms Belonging to Families in Great Britain and Ireland written by John Woody Papworth and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Spink & Son
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Numismatic Circular and Catalogue of Coins, Tokens, Commemorative & War Medals, Books & Cabinets written by Spink & Son and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: