Following the demise of the Carolingian dynasty in 987 the French lords chose Hugh Capet as their king. He was the founder of a dynasty that lasted until 1328. Although for ...

In medieval warfare, the siege predominated: for every battle, there were hundreds of sieges. Yet the rich and vivid history of siege warfare has been consistently neglected ...

Describes the fighting techniques of soldiers in Europe and the Near East in an age before the widespread use of gunpowder.

Traces the life of Shakespeare and describes the Elizabethan and early Jacobean theatre.

A life-long fascination with the Robin Hood legend is explored in this entertaining and readable exploration of both myth and fact.