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Imperial Ladies of the Ottonian Dynasty

Women and Rule in Tenth-Century Germany

By: Phyllis G. Jestice

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Imperial Ladies of the Ottonian Dynasty

Women and Rule in Tenth-Century Germany

By: Phyllis G. Jestice

In tenth-century Europe and particularly in Germany, imperial women were able to wield power in ways that were scarcely imaginable in earlier centuries. Theophanu and Adelheid were two of the most influential figures in the Ottonian reich along with their husbands, who relied heavily on their support. Phyllis G. Jestice examines an array of factors that produced their power and prestige, including societal attitudes toward women, their wealth, their unction as queens, and their carefully constructed image of piety. Due to their influential positions, Theophanu and Adelheid reclaimed control of the young Otto III despite fierce opposition from Henry the Quarrelsome during the throne struggle of 984. In examining how they successfully secured the regency, this book confronts the outmoded notion of exceptionalism and illuminates the lives of powerful Ottonian women.

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306

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Springer

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3319773062

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9783319773063

Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World (3000 B.C. to 500 A.D.)

Equipment, Combat Skills, and Tactics

By: Simon Anglim,Rob S. Rice,Phyllis Jestice,Scott Rusch,John Serrati

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Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World (3000 B.C. to 500 A.D.)

Equipment, Combat Skills, and Tactics

By: Simon Anglim,Rob S. Rice,Phyllis Jestice,Scott Rusch,John Serrati

Provides a detailed, highly-illustrated guide to warfare in the classical ancient world"--Jacket.

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268

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Macmillan

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0312309325

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9780312309329

Wayward Monks and the Religious Revolution of the Eleventh Century

By: Phyllis G. Jestice

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Wayward Monks and the Religious Revolution of the Eleventh Century

By: Phyllis G. Jestice

Focussing on the German empire, this book explains the diversification of monasticism during a period of great change, in particular a shift towards a greater interest in lay religious life. Jestics investigates the changing role of monks in society and examines monastic values in such areas as misionary work, public preaching, pilgrimage and the gregorian reform. It is based on monastic writings, particularly polemics and also uses hagiography.

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330

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BRILL

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9004107223

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9789004107229

Ancient Egyptian Warfare

By: Phyllis G. Jestice

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Ancient Egyptian Warfare

By: Phyllis G. Jestice

A discussion of ancient Egyptian warfare, looking at foot soldiers, mounted soldiers, weapons and armor, sea battle, and leaders.

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Gareth Stevens

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1433919710

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9781433919718

Pharaohs

By: Dr Phyllis G Jestice

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Pharaohs

By: Dr Phyllis G Jestice

Carefully researched, superbly entertaining and illustrated throughout with more than 180 photographs and artworks, Pharaohs is an accessible history of the kings and queens who ruled Ancient Egypt for more than 4,000 years.

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350

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Amber Books Ltd

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1838864776

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9781838864774

Ancient Persian Warfare

By: Phyllis G. Jestice

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Ancient Persian Warfare

By: Phyllis G. Jestice

This volume provides a basic introduction to warfare as it was practiced in ancient Persia.

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Gareth Stevens

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1433919737

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9781433919732

Queens

Women in Power Through History

By: Phyllis G. Jestice

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Queens

Women in Power Through History

By: Phyllis G. Jestice

Queens ranges from the ancient world to the present day, telling the stories of women who ruled, from murderous former courtesan Wu Zetian in seventh-century China to Elizabeth I, England's "Virgin Queen". In a world historically dominated by male rulers, the women who sat on thrones of their own shine brightly. Some queens and empresses were born to greatness, while others fought their way to power. Carefully researched, superbly entertaining, and illustrated throughout, Queens highlights the true personalities and real lives of the women who became monarchs and empresses.

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224

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Amber Books

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1838862277

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9781838862275

Pharaohs

By: Dr Phyllis G Jestice

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Holy People of the World [3 volumes]

A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia [3 volumes]

By: Phyllis G. Jestice

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Holy People of the World [3 volumes]

A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia [3 volumes]

By: Phyllis G. Jestice

A cross-cultural encyclopedia of the most significant holy people in history, examining why people in a wide range of religious traditions throughout the world have been regarded as divinely inspired. The first reference on the subject to span all the world's major religions, Holy People of the World: A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia examines the impact of individuals who, through personal charisma and inspirational deeds, served both as glorious examples of human potential and as envoys for the divine. Holy People of the World contains nearly 1,100 biographical sketches of venerated men and women. Written by religious studies experts and historians, each article focuses on the basic question: How did this person come to be regarded as holy? In addition, the encyclopedia features 20 survey articles on views of holy people in the major religious traditions such as Islam, Buddhism, and African religions, as well as 64 comparative articles on aspects of holiness and veneration across cultures such as awakening and conversion experiences, heredity, gender, asceticism, and persecution. Whether exploring by religion, culture, or historic period, this extensively cross-referenced resource offers a wealth of insights into one of the most revealing—and least explored—common denominators of spiritual traditions.

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1044

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1851096493

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9781851096497

Book's by Phyllis G. Jestice

Imperial Ladies of the Ottonian Dynasty

Imperial Ladies of the Ottonian Dynasty

Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World (3000 B.C. to 500 A.D.)

Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World (3000 B.C. to 500 A.D.)

Wayward Monks and the Religious Revolution of the Eleventh Century

Wayward Monks and the Religious Revolution of the Eleventh Century

Ancient Egyptian Warfare

Ancient Egyptian Warfare

Pharaohs

Pharaohs

Ancient Persian Warfare

Ancient Persian Warfare

Queens

Queens

Pharaohs

Pharaohs

Holy People of the World [3 volumes]

Holy People of the World [3 volumes]

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