Phillips, Charles

A comprehensive guide to the history of Mexico and Central America, providing insights into the art and architecture, myths and legends, and everyday lives of the people.

Of all the peoples who fought for supremacy on the vast eastern European plains, the Slavs have proved the most enduring. This book describes how they spread out from homelands beyond the Carpathian Mountains, settling territory south into the Balkans and as far west as the Elbe River. Equally impressive is their spiritual journey, which began with the worship of ancient pagan gods and matured with the dawn of the Christian age. Any reader will be fascinated by these lesser-known myths.

A fascinating and detailed overview of the life of a medieval knight, including his noble origins, rigorous training, life as a mounted warrior and feudal lord, courtly romances and leisure pursuits. An authoritative history of the crusades in Palestine and Europe: the lands that were lost and won; the rise and fall of the religious orders of the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller; and the inspiration that motivated the crusader knights.

A collection of 230 full-color photographs, diagrams, maps, and reconstructions describe the art and architecture of the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica including the Aztec, Maya, Mistec, Olmec, and Toltec civilizations.

A vivid account of the life and times of the medieval knight, an examination of the code of chivalry, and a detailed history of the crusades. Examines both the life and position of the medieval knight, including the training, tournaments, obligations, honours and exploits of these 'men of iron'. This book describes how the order of the knight began, his rigorous apprenticeship, the world of his castle, and his pursuit of the noble arts of hawking, jousting, hunting and music.

Presents chronologically arranged profiles of over one hundred treaties, listing their dates, signatory nations, and leading negotiators; describing their historical contexts, terms, and effects on signatories; and providing excerpts. Includes an alphabetical list of treaties.

A collection of over 1,000 color photographs, paintings, maps, and artifacts that chronicle the history and culture of the ancient Aztec, Maya, Olmec, Mixtec, Toltec, and Zapotec people.