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Fighting Techniques of the Medieval World: Equipment, Combat Skills and Tactics – Book Review written by Will Kalif
This book is a great read for fans of medieval combat and a great resource for people interested in the middle ages and in the art of war during the Middle and Dark Ages.

A look at the Dark Ages: When Things Were Really Medieval written by Will Kalif
The Dark Ages were a period of great upheaval, constant war, horrendous plague, and stagnant cultural growth. But through these difficult centuries new ideas and a new culture was born. And in today’s world we still feel the effects of these changes that were brought about during these Dark Ages.

How times have changed! A look at accidents in the workplace written by Alex Gubbins
A look at changes in accidents in the workplace since the Medieval period, including some terrible jobs of this century and current workplace health and safety standards.

The Gardens at Hampton Court written by Robert Erickson
There was no abrupt transition from the style of the Middle Ages to that of the Renaissance in English gardens. Many Gothic features were long retained, of which remnants are still in evidence: the carved stonework, the conduits, the walks, and arbors.

Orchards in English Pleasure Gardens written by Robert Erickson
The orchard in the Middle Ages was practically indistinguishable from the garden or pleasure garden. The orchard in those days contained, besides a variety of fruit trees, herbs for medicinal and culinary purposes and a few flowers, also fountains, seats, and the other architectural features of the pleasure garden.

French and English Gardens of the Middle Ages written by Robert Erickson
The Roman de la Rose gives the best possible idea of both the French and English gardens of the Middle Ages.

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