The Vow of the Peacock
Author : Letitia Elizabeth Landon
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Page : 378 pages
File Size : 23,44 MB
Release : 1835
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Author : Letitia Elizabeth Landon
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Page : 378 pages
File Size : 23,44 MB
Release : 1835
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Author : Letitia Elizabeth Landon
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Page : 422 pages
File Size : 15,33 MB
Release : 1835
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Author : Alice Walworth Graham
Publisher : London : Eyre & Spottiswoode
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 46,33 MB
Release : 1955
Category : English fiction
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Royal succession in 14th century England. A romance of the time of Edward 2d.
Author : Letitia Elizabeth Landon
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Page : pages
File Size : 34,15 MB
Release : 2011
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Author : Domenic Leo
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 30,8 MB
Release : 2013-08-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9004250832
The "Vows of the Peacock" - written in 1312 and dedicated to Thibaut de Bar, bishop of Liège - recounts how Alexander the Great comes to the aid of a family of aristocrats threatened by Indians. The poem remained popular throughout the fourteenth century and was soon followed by two sequels. Twenty-six illuminated manuscripts constitute part of a catalogue and concordance of all Peacock manuscripts. One of the most provocative, (PML, MS G24), has twenty-two miniatures which illustrate chivalry and courtly love, as epitomized in the text. An unusually high number of scurrilous marginalia, however, surround them. An interdisciplinary exploration of iconography, reception, image-text-marginalia dynamics, and context reveals their ultimate polysemy as scatological comedians and serious harbingers of sin.
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Page : 596 pages
File Size : 50,6 MB
Release : 1835
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Author : Charles Mills
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 39,67 MB
Release : 2023-12-13
Category : History
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Charles Mills' 'The History of Chivalry: Knighthood and Its Times' is a comprehensive two-volume work that delves into the intricacies of the medieval institution of knighthood. With meticulous detail and a scholarly approach, Mills explores the codes of honor, warfare, and courtly love that defined chivalry during a tumultuous period in European history. Drawing on primary sources and historical accounts, the author offers a compelling narrative of the rise and fall of chivalry, shedding light on its impact on society and culture. Mills' writing is both engaging and informative, making this a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Middle Ages. This work stands as a testament to Mills' dedication to historical research and his passion for bringing the past to life for modern readers. 'The History of Chivalry' is a must-read for history enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone with a fascination for the age of knights and noble ideals.
Author : John George Edgar
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Page : 398 pages
File Size : 16,98 MB
Release : 1866
Category : Civil war
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Author : Lydia Maria Francis Child
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Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,47 MB
Release : 1840
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Author : Lydia Maria Child
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Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,16 MB
Release : 1845
Category : Women
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