A detailed look at the daily life and work of a medieval monk, covering monastic training, scholarship, art and music, physical labor, prayer, and sacrifices such as cleanliness and sleep. Includes an annotated further reading list.
A visitors' guide to Constantinople in 1024, including what to see, where to stay, and what to eat, with sidebars on such topics as Emperor Constantine, the Hagia Sophia, and a drink made of roasted beans from Kaffa.
Examines the working life of a medieval knight, explaining who the knights were, their apprenticeship, equipment, and roles in war, crusading, tournaments, and village administration.
Presents an introduction to organ transplant procedures, describing how they changed the course of medicine, the history of transplants, and how they will effect the future.
Describes the difficult lives of Transcontinental Railroad laborers, discussing camp life on both the Union and Central Pacific, specialty crews and special dangers, line crews, and camp dissatisfaction and unrest.
Examines the cultural, political, and social history of Medieval art including the building of cathedrals and other Gothic construction, stained glass, sculptures, and paintings.
Tells Joseph Stalin's life story, describing his youth in Georgia, his rise to power, the sufferings of the people under his rule, and the beginning of the Cold War.
Traces the history of the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire, highlighting the leadership role of Julius Caesar in the drive to spread Roman civilization and influence throughout the known world.
An illustrated chronicle of the construction of the Tower of Pisa that provides historical context and discusses modern restoration of the leaning landmark; also includes a further-reading list.
