Books on Topic: '15th Century'

History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy is an historical account by Niccolò Machiavelli. Toward the end of 1520, the Cardinal Giulio of Medici...

Thomas D'Arcy McGee was an Irish refugee and a father of the Canadian confederation. His work on Irish history is comprehensive, encompassing twelve b...

This book provides a concise and accessible overview of life in a large mediaeval city, using York in the 15th century as its primary example. It cove...

This book contains the poem "Fiez vous y!" by Charles d'Orléans, a prominent French poet of the 15th century. D'Orléans was known for his elegant and...

Sebastian Brant's 'Narrenschiff' is a late medieval satire that takes the form of a ship carrying over 100 fools on a journey to the fictional land of...

This book provides a historical overview of the life of Jeanne D'Arc, a young French peasant girl who led the French army to several victories during...

This book, penned by Franz von Dingelstedt, delves into the later years of Johannes Gutenberg's life, the inventor of the movable type printing press....

John Lord's "Beacon Lights of History, Vol. 6: Renaissance and Reformation" is a comprehensive exploration of the pivotal era in European history know...

This book presents the autobiography of Phineas Pett, a renowned Master Shipbuilder who played a pivotal role in the development of the English navy d...

The Cloister and the Hearth is a sprawling historical novel set in the tumultuous 15th century, following the journey of Gerald Eliassoen, a young scr...

This book delves into the life and achievements of Prince Henry the Navigator, a key figure in the Portuguese Age of Discovery. It examines his role i...

This book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of England during the Middle Ages, spanning the period from the Norman Conquest in 1066 to the...

This is Christopher Columbus's first letter to the Spanish Crown, penned in 1493, offering a detailed account of his discovery of the “New World.” The...

Anne of Geierstein is a historical novel set in 15th-century Switzerland, during the Burgundian Wars. The story follows the adventures of Anne of Geie...

This volume covers a pivotal period in world history, from 1300 to 1438 AD. It delves into the rise and fall of empires, the devastating impact of the...

Ce volume couvre une période charnière de l'histoire européenne, marquant la fin du Moyen Âge et les premiers pas vers l'époque moderne. Il examine la...

Eliza Lynn Linton's "Witch Stories" delves into the chilling history of witchcraft accusations in England and Scotland during the 15th and 16th centur...

Ce volume explore l'époque de la Renaissance et de la Réforme en Europe, en s'intéressant également aux événements contemporains en Afrique, en Asie e...

Ioannes Polemis' 'ΕΙΡΗΝΙΚΑ' is a historical and political treatise that examines the complex relationship between the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman...