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UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 2014. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. With fascinating detail on the battle plans. weaponry, and human drama of Agincourt, this is a gripping evocation of a historical event integral to English identity and the Fiennes family. There is a gift dedication on the ffep. The D/W shows light signs of wear to its edges and corners .

London .UK: Robert Hale , 1983. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This book is a fascinating work of detective history which traces the causes and consequences of the Black Death as it spreads across the continent of Europe from 1347 - 1351. This book is photographed in the box its packed in as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd Class Signed For Parcel Post in UK only..

UK.: Rivingtons Ltd, 1924. Book. Good. Hardcover. 5th or later Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. There is light wear on the spine and board edges and the pages are uncut. which also has light foxing. There is a dedication in ink on the front end paper..

UK.: Boydell Press, 1998. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A treasury of medieval tales about great heroes of the time is unlocked in this volume. The different cultures from which the middle ages drew its inspiration are represented. Each entry gives an outline of the story, how it spread through Europe, its modern retellings and appearances in art, and a selective bibliography. There is a little edge-wear to the top of the D/w. A good, clean and tight copy. PLEASE NOTE; International economy shipping is by sea and may take upto 90 days to arrive..

UK.: Robert Hale Ltd, 1986. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The mounted knight in armour was the most efficient war machine of his day. The Church enlisted him in its crusades to reclaim the Holy Land. Kings and princes sought his power to maintain feudal society. And troubadours celebrated knighthood in song and epic poem. In this well illustrated book, Francis Giles describes the knight's role in medieval political society and explains his enduring romantic appeal. There is light spotting to the text block.