High Medieval

Paris, 1399. Scribe Christine de Pizan is sent to the Priory of Poissy by the palace to copy a manuscript for the prioress. But the prioress already has many copyists at the priory, and Christine senses that something is amiss. Her suspicions are confirmed when the prioress reveals that one of the sisters has been found murdered in the cloister.

The time has come. King Jameson arrives on the Continent to seal his union with his betrothed, Queen Taresa. The marriage will unite the two most powerful kingdoms of Afari: Marland and Ibia. What’s more, Jameson will be able to start his family, to carry on the legacy of Kin Saliswater. The gravity of such a regal union is not lost on the four Saliswater quadruplets – Symon, Dawkin, Ely, and Gerry – who continue their clandestine ruse as King Jameson. Their lifelong secret continues to serve them well, right up to the exchange of wedding vows . . . Then chaos ensues. The end of a ...

The hit on the head that sends Hank Morgan back through 13 centuries does not affect his natural resourcefulness. Using his knowledge of an upcoming eclipse, Hank escapes a death sentence, and secures an important position at court. Gradually, he introduces 19th century technology and soon has an easy life. He becomes "The Boss" of the Kingdom, second only to the King.

When an assassin infiltrates a secret meeting and people are killed, brothers Robbie and Dougray are plunged into a fast-paced journey of discovery. Their quest leads them to the other side of the Black Mountain, forbidden territory, where an Elf girl named Belle Song rescues them from Trolls and accompanies them. The future of their quest becomes doubtful when an enormous spider called Queen Shara captures Robbie. After a frightening battle, they manage to defeat the spider and rescue him from her lair. Through their mutual hardships, Dougray and Belle discover they have a common destiny, ...

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This is a full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis, enabling any student to fully understand and appreciate the play. Peel away the layers of Priestley's complex drama to appreciate his powerful warning, wrapped up in the genre of a gripping detective story, to truly understand that "We don't live alone. We are members of one body."

Se denomina así al periodo de la historia de Europa que se extiende desde la caída del Imperio romano de Occidente hasta aproximadamente el año 1000, época de resurgimiento económico y cultural, donde tres imperios convivieron y lucharon por la supremacía: el bizantino, el árabe o islámico y el carolingio.

This educational drama captures the experiences of a young World War I soldier who was touched, inspired, and changed forever by war poetry. Through vivid readings and recollections, we examine the work of 16 poets.

Pornind de la istoria şi legendele medievale ale oraşului său natal, Bistriţa, Ioana Bradea reconstruieşte o poveste spectaculoasă, depănată pe rând de locuitorii acestei cetăţi "uitate de rege şi sfinţi": un preot şi notar care consemnează în cronica sa zbuciumatele zile din preajma condamnării la moarte a fostului jude al oraşului, rebela Margareta—fiica noului jude, care încalcă normele vremii şi ale familiei sale pentru a-şi găsi ursitul—un arhitect italian însărcinat cu renovarea catedralei, vegheaţi, cu toţii, de privirea unui enigmatic călugăr străin.