Examples of medieval stumpwork - the art of embroidering using raised, 3D embellishments - can be found in museums and galleries throughout Europe. It is considered among the most intricate…

Taking a close look at the anatomy of dragonflies and damselflies and their representation in natural history, this book combines observations with designs from as far back as the 16th…

A play set during the reign of King Edward IV, following the tragic downfall of the titular character after her affair with the king's friend.

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Nicholas Rowe (20 June 1674 - 6 December 1718), English dramatist, poet and miscellaneous writer, was appointed Poet Laureate in 1715. His plays and poems were well-received during his lifetime…

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the…

Nineteenth Century Collections Online: European Literature, 1790-1840: The Corvey Collection includes the full-text of more than 9,500 English, French and German titles. The collection is sourced from the remarkable library…

A guide to the theoretical and practical aspects of the process of doing an undergraduate dissertation, equipping the reader with the skills necessary to plan, conduct and write up a…