Michael Livingston Livres

A remarkable new study on the Battle of Crécy, in which the outnumbered English under King Edward III won a decisive victory over the French and changed the course of the Hundred Years War.The Battle of Crécy in 1346 is one the most famous and widely studied military engagements in history. The repercussions of this battle - in which England's King Edward III decisively defeated a far larger French army - were felt for hundreds of years, and the exploits of those fighting reached the status of legend. Yet groundbreaking research has shown that nearly everything that has been written about this dramatic event may be wrong.In this new study, Michael Livingston reveals how modern scholars have used archived manuscripts, satellite technologies and traditional fieldwork to help unlock what was arguably the battle's greatest secret: the location of the now quiet fields where so many thousands died.Crécy: Battle of Five Kings is a story of past and present. It is a new history of one of the most important battles of the Middle Ages: a compelling narrative account of the Battle of Crécy that still adheres to the highest scholarly standards in its detail. It is also an account that incorporates the most cutting-edge revelations and the personal story of how those discoveries were made.

The book emphasizes the importance of patient narratives in medical education, arguing that current teaching methods often overlook these personal stories. It presents evidence that understanding a patient's tale is essential for effective medical practice, highlighting how narratives can enrich the doctor-patient relationship and improve healthcare outcomes.

A must-have book for the millions of fans of the books and television series Origins of The Wheel of Time is a deep dive into the inspirations behind The Wheel of Time, including Robert Jordan's creative processes.

Authoritative, highly illustrated history and guide to the Battle of Hastings in 1066

Featuring a foreword by Bernard Cornwell, a fascinating study of one of the most significant conflicts in the long history of the British Isles, in a battle that secured England's future as an independent, unified kingdom.

This groundbreaking study by Mike Livingston, as featured on History Hit's Agincourt, presents a new interpretation of Henry V's great victory.

This book considers the persistence of the Nordic (Scandinavian) Model, especially on the Anglo-American left. The emphasis is on three areas: human (especially women's) rights, environment, and cultural innovation. Three case studies - Nordic food and coffee, religious minorities, and Greta Thunberg phenomenon - are considered in additional depth.

Describes the history and nature of the Italian Race Laws during the period (1938-43) when Italy was independent of German control. číst celé