It's not often we see a good, new book on Native American #history , so delighted to welcome Kathleen DuVal's (ahem, Pulitzer award winning!) Native Nations a Millennium in North America (published Profile Books) to our shelves
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How I Wrote My Book Without an Outline: Allowing for Spontaneity and Discovery in Narrative Nonfiction Writing
Award-winning journalist Michelle Young shares how (and why) she prefers to write her narrative nonfiction book…
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-i-wrote-my-book-without-an-outline-allowing-for-spontaneity-and-discovery-in-narrative-nonfiction-writing
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Writer's Digest · How I Wrote My Book Without an Outline: Allowing for Spontaneity and Discovery in Narrative Nonfiction WritingAward-winning journalist Michelle Young shares how (and why) she prefers to write her narrative nonfiction book without an outline.
#WhatWereReading : Joe is finding Prof Anna Whitelock's The Sun Rising absolutely fascinating. James VI & I & the foundations of a later, global Britain; #History with lessons pertinent to today's world.
New Medieval Books: Inside the Stargazer’s Palace: The Transformation of Science in 16th-Century Europe, by Violet Moller https://www.medievalists.net/2025/03/new-medieval-books-inside-the-stargazers-palace/ #historybooks #newbooks #historyofscience
Medievalists.net · New Medieval Books: Inside the Stargazer's Palace - Medievalists.netIn the final decades of the Middle Ages and into the 16th century, Europe experienced a renewed emphasis on scientific inquiry. This book explores that transformation—especially in the field of astronomy—through the lives and work of figures such as John Dee and Tycho Brahe.
bookwyrm.social999 - BookWyrmÚltimos dias do ano 999, Península Ibérica conflagrada pelos conflitos entre mouros e cristãos. Ao norte do território onde hoje é Portugal, a morte do rei Bermudo II deixa as terras do Forte Alvares sem proteção em meio a peste e guerra. Caberá ao mouro Sebastião e à serva Ana a missão de manter a ordem, enquanto o padre Francisco espalha o temor do fim do mundo e a jovem Benta sonha em tomar parte na luta. Descubra o que acontece quando essas pessoas são levadas ao limite em uma história marcada por traições, juramentos, violência, promessas e amor.
New Medieval Books: Chronicle of King Charles VII: Part I: 1422 – 1448, by Jean Chartier, translated by Derek R. Whaley https://www.medievalists.net/2025/03/new-medieval-books-chronicle-of-king-charles-vii/ #HundredYearsWar #Historybooks #medievalbooks
Medievalists.net · New Medieval Books: Chronicle of King Charles VII - Medievalists.netAn edition and translation of a chronicle by a monk with ties to the French government, offering a detailed account of political and military events in France, particularly those of the Hundred Years' War.
New Medieval Books: The Roads to Rome, by Catherine Fletcher https://www.medievalists.net/2025/03/new-medieval-books-the-roads-to-rome/ #historybooks
Medievalists.net · New Medieval Books: The Roads to Rome - Medievalists.netThe Roman Empire constructed an extensive road network that spanned the Mediterranean and much of Europe. This book explores the enduring legacy of these roads, including their significance during the Middle Ages.
looking forward to reading my friend Sarah Ellen Zarrow's new book when it's out, "Displays of Belonging
Polish Jewish Collecting and Museums, 1891–1941."
"Displays of Belonging illuminates the lives and work of Polish Jewish collectors and museologists, who sought to preserve the treasures of the Jewish past while demonstrating Jewish belonging on Polish soil."
https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501781544/displays-of-belonging/#bookTabs=1
New Medieval Books: Annals of Tewkesbury https://www.medievalists.net/2025/02/new-medieval-books-annals-of-tewkesbury/ #EnglishHistory #NewBooks #HistoryBooks
Medievalists.net · New Medieval Books: Annals of Tewkesbury - Medievalists.netA Latin edition and English translation of the Annals of Tewkesbury, covering the years 1066 to 1263. The text provides a detailed account of events in England, with a particular focus on the 13th century.
Came from Rianne Subijanto's book launch at Baruch College. Bought two copies, one for me and one for a good friend in Alberta who would love it
looking forward to reading it this week!
https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501778667/communication-against-capital/#bookTabs=1
New Medieval Books: Daoist Master Changchun’s Journey to the West: To the Court of Chinggis Qan and Back https://www.medievalists.net/2025/02/new-medieval-books-daoist-master-changchuns-journey-to-the-west/ #historybooks #history #books
Medievalists.net · New Medieval Books: Daoist Master Changchun's Journey to the West - Medievalists.netAn account of a three-year trip from China to the Mongol domain in the 13th century, this translation details the travels and experience of religious men as they enter a world very different from their own.
New Medieval Books: The Illustrated Cairo Genizah, by Nick Posegay and Melonie Schmierer-Lee, published by Gorgias Press https://www.medievalists.net/2025/01/new-medieval-books-the-illustrated-cairo-genizah/ #CairoGenizah #HistoryBooks #MedievalBooks
Medievalists.net · New Medieval Books: The Illustrated Cairo Genizah - Medievalists.netThe Cairo Genizah stands as one of the most significant collections of medieval documents, offering unparalleled insights into the past. This book highlights hundreds of fascinating examples from the Genizah, complemented by images of the original documents.
New Medieval Books: Women and the Reformations: A Global History, by Merry Wiesner-Hanks https://www.medievalists.net/2025/01/new-medieval-books-women-and-the-reformations/ #historybooks #Reformation #Christianity
Medievalists.net · New Medieval Books: Women and the Reformations - Medievalists.netFrom queens like Elizabeth I to mystics such as Teresa of Ávila, women held pivotal roles in the religious struggles that shaped Christianity during the late Middle Ages and Early Modern period. This book examines the Reformation and Counter Reformation through several leading female figures, both within and outside of Europe.
New Medieval Books: Son of Prophecy: The Rise of Henry Tudor, by Nathen Amin https://www.medievalists.net/2025/01/new-medieval-books-son-of-prophecy/ #Tudors #medievalbooks #historybooks
Medievalists.net · New Medieval Books: Son of Prophecy - Medievalists.netThis biography of Henry Tudor delves into his ancestry, tracing his lineage across several generations before detailing his path to the English throne. The book places a particular emphasis on the Tudors' Welsh heritage and connections.
Mafia Don? Trump and other presidents who flirted with the mob https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/jan/13/mafia-donald-trump-presidents-mob-wiseguys-white-house-book #Politicsbooks #Historybooks #DonaldTrump #USpolitics #Culture #Books #Mafia
The Guardian · Mafia Don? Trump and other presidents who flirted with the mob
New Medieval Books: The Crusades and the Far-Right in the Twenty-First Century, edited by Charlotte Gauthier https://www.medievalists.net/2024/12/new-medieval-books-the-crusades-and-the-far-right-in-the-twenty-first-century/ #Crusades #Medievalism #HistoryBooks
Medievalists.net · New Medieval Books: The Crusades and the Far-Right in the Twenty-First Century - Medievalists.netThe five essays in this collection explore how the Crusades continue to serve as a powerful historical symbol within Far-Right extremism. This influence is evident in acts of terrorism, political movements like Brexit, and even in cultural phenomena such as the Assassin's Creed video games.
New Medieval Books Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife: The Extraordinary Lives of Medieval Women, by Hetta Howes https://www.medievalists.net/2024/12/new-medieval-books-poet-mystic-widow-wife/ #MedievalWomen #books #historybooks
Medievalists.net · New Medieval Books: Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife - Medievalists.netThis book offers an insightful exploration of the lives of women in medieval Western Europe, delving into the stories of remarkable figures like Marie de France, Julian of Norwich, Christine de Pizan, and Margery Kempe.
New Medieval Books: Expanding Horizons: The Globalization of Medieval Europe, 450-1500, by Alfred J. Andrea https://www.medievalists.net/2024/11/new-medieval-books-expanding-horizons/ #historybooks #globalization #exploration
Medievalists.net · New Medieval Books: Expanding Horizons - Medievalists.netMedieval Europeans increasingly ventured beyond the borders of their continent, embarking on journeys that brought them into contact with the diverse peoples of Asia, Africa, and the New World. This book delves into their explorations and the encounters that shaped these fascinating cross-cultural exchanges.
New Medieval Books: The Medieval Persian Gulf https://www.medievalists.net/2024/11/new-medieval-books-persian-gulf/ #PersianGulf #historybooks #medievalbooks
Medievalists.net · New Medieval Books: The Medieval Persian Gulf - Medievalists.netAlthough the Persian Gulf was not as prosperous or influential in the Middle Ages as it is today, the region boasts a fascinating history. This book delves into its communities, exploring their ethnic and religious dynamics alongside their trade activities.
New Medieval Books: In Plain Sight: Muslims of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, by Ann E. Zimo https://www.medievalists.net/2024/11/new-medieval-books-in-plain-sight/ #Crusades #historybooks #medievalbooks
Medievalists.net · New Medieval Books: In Plain Sight - Medievalists.netAfter the First Crusade, many Muslim communities in the Eastern Mediterranean found themselves under the rule of the Crusader States. This book delves into the lives of these Muslims, exploring how they adapted and endured under their new rulers.