Sean McGlynn Livres

Exactly 150 years after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, history came extremely close to repeating itself when another army set sail from the Continent with the intention of imposing foreign rule on England.

A paperback edition of the first book to provide a military history of the whole Albigensian Crusade, covering vital over-looked battles

Focusing on the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in early thirteenth-century France, this military history reveals the conflict's brutal nature, often overshadowed by its religious fanaticism. Sean McGlynn explores the epic sieges and battles, presenting a narrative that emphasizes the crusade as a territorial conquest driven by military objectives rather than solely religious motives. The experiences of key figures like Simon de Montfort and Innocent III are vividly illustrated through contemporary accounts, providing a rich historical context.

The book offers a compelling exploration of medieval warfare, highlighting the brutality and inhumanity that characterized battles during this era. Through vivid storytelling, it delves into the experiences of soldiers and the impact of violence on society, providing a unique perspective on the harsh realities of conflict in the Middle Ages.

Josephine was a typical young woman looking for something to spice up her life, adventure, excitement, love? But that meant finding that special someone. She did, she found him in John. Not on a dating site, not on social media, not on the internet. She found him in the personal ads in her local newspaper. But then it doesn't matter how you find someone, it just matters that you do. He was the perfect gentleman, the perfect friend, the perfect partner. How could it get any better? Well, it did. He proposed and she accepted. They were married.And that's when it all changed. When John changed. John didn't use his fists, didn't use physical violence to exert his control. He used mind games and the ever-underlying threat of what he might do. Josephine was trapped, as many women are, not by bars or locks but by uncertainty. Uncertainty about what would happen if she stayed, or what might happen if she tried to leave. Is there a way out? How do you put an end to an abusive relationship? And stay alive?This is Josephine's story.

In 1215, a groundbreaking charter was signed at Runnymede. With full-colour illustrations and artworks, this guide is a perfect mix of the incompetent rule of King John and his legacy that is Magna Carta.

Středověké válečnictví se vyznačovalo činy svědčícími o strašlivé krutosti. Avšak jakkoli bylo takové jednání barbarské, zřídkakdy probíhalo nekontrolovaně. Tyto činy byly obvykle promyšlené: ohavné krutosti měly za cíl dosáhnout konkrétního výsledku. Objevná monografie anglického badatele nabízí dosud nejpodrobnější líčení proslulých i méně známých válečných ukrutností a zařazuje je do kontextu strategie a taktiky středověkého válečnictví, kdy se k nim neváhaly uchýlit ani největší osobnosti rytířství. Autor se nespokojuje s konstatováním, že brutalita prostých vojáků byla výsledkem „pouhého poslouchání rozkazů“, ale snaží se odhalit jejich psychologické a egoistické motivy. První vydání