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Examines the role of passion in two medieval mystics.

Looks at each element of the structure in turn, from the ground plan to the topping out of the spire, and explains the medieval building process in detail.

Readers will learn about technologies, such as agricultural tools and irrigation systems, that helped Egypt thrive. Chapters explore how these innovations developed and the role technology played in establishing one of the most advanced cultures in the ancient world.

The medieval world had a variety of ways of dealing with crime, sorcery, and other instances of breaking society’s rules. Few of them were pleasant in any way. Indeed, many of these responses were embarrassing or painful for those being punished, and quite a few involved outright torture or even death.

From lords and ladies to merchants and serfs, medieval society was a rich tapestry centered on food, drink, feasts, and social gatherings. This book explores daily life in the medieval era through its appetites and customs focusing on country life, city living, weddings, and celebrations..

Describes the historical context that inspired Dante to write his "Divine Comedy," discussing his obsession for the girl--Beatrice--he had loved since childhood, and chronicling Dante's life after he was exiled from Florence.

An extensive study of ancient books of magic and the magical practices preserved in the few surviving grimoires Includes spells, talisman formulations, and secret magical alphabets reproduced from the author's private collection of grimoires, with instructions for their use.