The Story of the Bayeux Tapestry reveals how a medieval embroidery shaped our understanding of 1066, balancing narrative clarity with scholarly debate.
The Fifth Crusade brings neglected war to life, blending rigorous scholarship with vivid storytelling to show how victory at Damietta became defeat on the Nile.
How England Began is a lucid, deeply researched reassessment of how Roman Britain became England, demanding at times, but consistently insightful.
Princesses of the Early Middle Ages restores England’s royal daughters to the story of conquest, diplomacy, and power in a vivid, persuasive group portrait.
Offa rises from the shadows in Rory Naismith’s lucid, deeply researched portrait of a Mercian ruler who helped redefine kingship in early England.
The Scottish Rebellion strips away centuries of national myth to recover the exiled nobles who dared challenge Bruce, a forgotten, fascinating war within a war.
Harald Hardrada: James Turner's sweeping 2026 biography restores the last great Viking to his rightful place as a pivotal architect of eleventh-century Europe's destiny.
The Making of the Middle Ages maps Europe's birth from Roman ruin to year 1000 — Haywood's and Wood's atlas of 193 illustrations is a cartographic masterpiece.
Women of the Middle Ages brings to life everyday medieval women — from nuns to tavern keepers — highlighting resilience, agency, and often-overlooked contributions.
The Black Cross: A comprehensive history of the Baltic Crusades, from castles and crusading knights to modern memory, balancing scholarly insight with vivid narrative.
