Anglo-Saxon elves [Old English 'alfe'] are one of the best attested non-Christian beliefs in early medieval Europe, but current interpretations of the evidence derive directly from outdated nineteenth- and early twentieth-century scholarship. Integra...

The Stylistique comparée du français et de l’anglais has become a standard text in the French-speaking world for the study of comparative stylistics and the training of translators. This updated, first English edition makes Vinay & Darbelnet's classi...

This beautifully illustrated, delightfully informative collection of 100 of the world’s most significant paintings covers nearly every period, culture, and style. What makes the Book of Kells such an extraordinary example of the illuminated manuscrip...

Contetnts: Acknowledgements I. Into the Slavic Mind: Bad Death and Atypical Burials in Early Medieval Archaeology II. From Nawia to Heaven: The Slavic Way of Death III. The Search for Vampires in Poland: Histories, Controversies and Reevaluations IV....