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The Kingdom of the Dwarfs
A lavishly illustrated journey into the world of legend's most elusive people in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. An extraordinary exploration of a remarkable civilization that will enchant and enthrall all who delve into its pages. A recently discovered archaeological find provides a wealth of knowledge on the heretofore unknown life and habits of Dwarfs in all their day-to-day activities. Close examination is provided of their lives in everything from metalworking technologies to constructing underground dwellings and tunnels. Additionally, insight is offered into the general hierarchy of the population, from lowly laborers to their kings and ruling class.
The Bayeux Tapestry and Its Contexts
A full and provocative reappraisal of the Bayeux "Tapestry", its origins, design and patronage. Aspects of the Bayeux Tapestry (in fact an embroidered hanging) have always remained mysterious, despite much scholarly investigation, not least its design and patron. Here, in the first full-length interdisciplinary approach to the subject, the authors (an art historian and a historian) consider these and other issues. Rejecting the prevalent view that it was commissioned by Odo, the bishop of Bayeux and half-brother of William the Conqueror, or by some other comparable patron, they bring new evidence to bear on the question of its relationship to the abbey of St Augustine's, Canterbury. From the...
Conquer My Heart
Vincent becomes the Lord of Okehampton by marriage to the beautiful and young Leticia. He finds he likes being married. He also enjoys creating the heirs both Leticia's father and King Edward requested. A knight of adventure finds the greatest adventure is in his own back yard or castle. He won't let a traitor or the French take away anything he has grown to love.
The Study of the Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most famous artefacts of the Middle Ages and of central importance to medieval scholars. This well illustrated volume provides coverage on its origin, its general meaning and the way it was perceived at the time
The Chetwynds of Ingestre
The common ancestor of those bearing the surname Chetwynd is Adam de Chetwynde who took his name after the manor and parish in which he lived. The Chetwynd family came from Chetwynde, Shropshire. Adam lived in 1180 and family tradition states that he was a lineal descendant of a Norman undertenant at the Manor of Chetwynde named Turold. Members of the Chetwynd/Chetwynde family reside in Shropshire, Staffordshire and other parts of England.
