Feudal Society: Vol 1: The Growth and Ties of Dependence by Marc Bloch Paperback: 324 pages Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (November 16, 1989) ISBN-10: 0415039169 Feudal Society by Marc Bloch is one of the definitive guides to the study of feudalism during the medieval period. The book’s main focus is… Read More »Review of Feudal Society Vol 1 by Marc Bloch
September 27, 1066 – The Norman army under William the Conqueror sets sail across the English Channel to invade England and overthrow King Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England.
Essential Norman Conquest is a website dedicated to the events surrounding the Norman invasion of England in 1066. The site has a timeline, 3D battlefield maps, interactive content, an encyclopedia, related reading, and resource links.
Secrets of the Norman Invasion by Nick Austin is an analysis that proves beyond all reasonable doubt that the Battle of Hastings could not have been fought at the traditional battle site, nor could the Normans have landed or camped at the town of Pevensey. This site used to be Nick’s… Read More »Secrets of the Norman Invasion
The Avalon Project is a collection of documents in history, law and diplomacy put together by Yale University. The collection spans from ancient history to modern day. Specifically, the medieval documents cover the period from 400-1400 AD. Of particular interest to me are the following: The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Anglo-Saxon Law Laws of William the… Read More »The Avalon Project: Medieval Documents
August 31, 1422: Death of Henry V, King of England On 10 June 1421, Henry sailed back to France for what would be his last military campaign. From July to August, Henry’s forces besieged and captured Dreux, thus relieving allied forces at Chartres. That October, his forces lay siege to… Read More »Today in Medieval History
I’m giving away a free copy of Velva Jean Learns to Fly by Jennifer Niven, compliments of Plume. If you’re interested in entering your name in the drawing, just leave a comment on this post. Wednesday, August 24, will be the last day for new entries. I will select the… Read More »Book Giveaway
*Times are Eastern Time National Geographic Channel 8/17/2011 Knights Templar (9:00am – 10:00am) Some say this medieval order still exists — and still protects a mysterious treasure. The Holy Grail? Discover the true story behind these legendary warriors. Secrets of the Dark Arts (10:00am – 11:00am) Legend describes the Philosopher’s Stone as… Read More »This week TV shows & schedule – Medieval History
Below is a list of resources I’ve compiled for writing good query letters: How to write a query letter – writing.com How to write a query letter – Nathan Bransford Basic information on query letters – Folio Literary Management Guide to Literary Agents – Successful queries How to write a… Read More »Query Letter Resources