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Donald J. Kagay

    Donald Joseph Kagay se specializuje na středověké Španělsko, zejména na právo a instituce Aragonského království. Jeho práce se zaměřuje na překlady klíčových právních textů z východního Španělska, čímž zpřístupňuje čtenářům důležité právní dokumenty z této historické oblasti. Jeho odbornost v oblasti právních dějin a institucí nabízí hluboký vhled do struktury a fungování středověké společnosti a státnosti Aragonského království.

    Medieval Iberia
    Elionor of Sicily, 13251375
    On the social origins of medieval institutions
    • A collection of essays celebrating the career of Joseph F. O'Callaghan, a noted historian of Spanish history. Written by his students and colleagues, they explore the relationship between human society and the institutions it produces.The first part of the book, The Influence of Law on Society, contains essays exploring the laws and customs regarding such social institutions as marriage, the care of the sick, and Jews. The second part, The Relationship between Government and War, focuses on the institutional and technological innovations that the crown and parliament in Spain and England developed to wage war.

      On the social origins of medieval institutions
    • Elionor of Sicily, 13251375

      A Mediterranean Queen of Two Worlds

      • 280 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      The biography explores the life of Elionor of Sicily, a queen who navigated the complexities of family dynamics, governance, and international relations during the 14th century. It delves into her role in administration, her diplomatic efforts, and her involvement in military conflicts, highlighting her influence in the Mediterranean region. Through detailed accounts, the book paints a portrait of a formidable woman who shaped her kingdom amidst the challenges of her time.

      Elionor of Sicily, 13251375