After the Roman empire fell, medieval Europe continued to be fascinated by Rome itself, 'the Chief of Cities', once the centre of the empire, including its history, its ...

This sixth volume in the AVISTA series considers medieval travel from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives, placing the physical practice of transportation in the larger ...

The contributors to this book are among those at the forefront of the emergence of new critical perspectives and new technologies. Several of the essays present dramatic ...

This book offers a new perspective on Gothic architectural creativity. It shows, in a series of geometrical case studies, how Gothic design evolved over time, in two senses: in ...

Great spires designed in the Gothic era continue to dominate the skylines of many European cities even today. With their great height and complex detailing, spires like those ...

This CraftMaster book has everything today's locksmith needs to know about every type of lock and security system, from automobiles to commercial properties. It provides ...

A bestselling reference that makes welding easy for beginners and is handy for professionals. This guide's unique, comprehensive question-and-answer format allows readers to ...