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Edward’s Orders to the Black Prince
During the battle, the Black Prince, Edward’s son, was leading the front line and faced heavy fighting. The soldiers near him sent a message...
Criticism of Edward III
An ingenious writer, M. de St. Foix, has suggested that Edward III was too careful with his own safety. According to this view, he...
Pride in Early Victories
The earlier portion of this historical period is one that the English can be justly proud of. Many historians and writers emphasize the victories...
Acquitain Nobility and Their Strategy
The knights and barons of Aquitaine played a central role in the ongoing unrest during the reign of Henry II. They actively encouraged quarrels...
The Desire for Independence
Although the people of Aquitaine generally preferred the rule of the English over that of the French king, they still remembered the days when...
English Power in Aquitaine Reception by the Inhabitants
The people of Aquitaine welcomed Eleanor’s new marriage to Henry II. For the local lords and inhabitants, it was often safer to ally themselves...
Claim of the Gate of Eugenius as the Basilike Pyle
The idea that the Gate of Eugenius was the only Basilike Pyle, or Imperial Gate, faces only one serious difficulty. This difficulty arises from...
Influence of Western Painting on Post-Byzantine Icons
In post-Byzantine icon painting, artists sometimes used techniques and styles from Western European painting. Specific examples include linear perspective or pseudo-perspective, which create the...
Icon Painting Instructions in Hermenia
The Hermenia, written by Dionysios of Mount Athos, provides detailed instructions for painting religious scenes. For example, it includes guidance on how to paint...
Thalia Gouma-Peterson’s Perspective on Byzantinising
Another important view on this subject is offered by Thalia Gouma-Peterson. She explains the term “byzantinising” mainly from an art historical point of view....
