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Charlemagne: King of the Franks : The most complete page on Charles the Great on the web. Contains links to lots of other sites.
HWC, Charlemagne : A site packed with information of Charlemagne written by Dr. Knox from Bosie State University. It doesn't get much more thorough than Dr. Knox.
Promotion of Learning : From the Medieval Sourcebook, a letter which shows Charlemagne's desire to improve education. PRIMARY SOURCE
Charlemagne | Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire | King of the Franks
The Historical Charlemagne : More info on the life of Charlemagne. Very useful site.
Charlemagne and Hildegarde : Biographies on he and his wife.
The
Song of Roland : No site on Charlemagne is complete without THE
SONG OF ROLAND.
Alcuin: Charlemagne's most noted scholar.
Origins of the Arthurian Legend : An in-depth exploration of the "historical Arthur" by Geoffrey Ashe and an analysis of the foundations upon which the Arthurian legend was built (1995)
King Arthur: History and Legend*** GREAT SITE with lots and lots of information and links to more sites.
King
Arthur History and Legend : At this site plan to stay awhile.
Camelot
Project - University of Rochester
project as a center for Arthurian
Studies.
Contains texts, legends,
images and information
about King Arthur.
The
Historical King Arthur and The
Historical Arthur
An
Archeological Quest for the 'real' King Arthur
Cadbury
Castle: King Arthur's Camelot? This excerpt from "The Traveller's Guide
to Arthurian Britain" by
Geoffrey Ashe examines physical evidence concerning the
theory that this fortified hill was once Camelot.
The Murder of Thomas Becket 1170 - from an eyewitness... a play by play account of the event as if you were there.
Sir Thomas Becket - Cover Page: August/September 1998 British Heritage
Kent Resources: Canterbury Cathedral - Thomas à Becket: Story & Images
Medieval Sourcebook: Edward Grim: The Murder of Thomas Becket
Thomas Becket: Archbishop of Canterbury, martyred 29 December 1170
Camelot International - British Rulers
English Royal History -- The Private Life of William the Conqueror : Very detailed information.
The Norman Conquest : A cool site.
Claim on the Throne , William's Landing in England , William Takes The Throne
History House: William the Conqueror:
Laws of William the Conqueror: PRIMARY SOURCE
Medieval Sourcebook: Flores Historiarum: On William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, c. 1307 : PRIMARY SOURCE
William I : Encarta Encyclopedia.
William
the Conqueror : A humerous bit
of information
on his death.
The
Companions of William the Conqueror : Lecture
given in 1944 by Geoffrey White, the
authority on who really came with William
the Conqueror in 1066.
The
Secrets of the Norman Invasion
Henry II : Excellent information from Dr. Skip Knox.
Catholic Encyclopedia: HENRY II
Royal Line of Edwards (0775-1996) : Henry II
ILTweb Digital Dante : You name it, and it's here.
Geoffrey Chaucer (ca.1343-1400) : A good site that covers not only his life, but also his works.
Chaucer MetaPage : Lots of information here.
The Geoffrey Chaucer Website Homepage and The complete Canterbury Tales
Barron's Book Notes to The Canterbury Tales
Chaucer and the Canterbury Tales room: museum website
The Life of Chaucer : Very brief.
The
Life of Geoffrey Chaucer : by Students
of University of Texas
Eleanor of Aquitaine - Female Heroes
Eleanor of Aquitaine - Joan's Royal Favorites : Good site.
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 1) , Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 2) , Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 3) , Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 4) , Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 5) : FABULOUS SITE. A MUST SEE!
The Musical Influence of Eleanor of Aquitaine
The Medieval World of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine : From Women in World History.
Eleanor : Contains some usable information.
Eleanor of Aquitaine - Look Back at Her Life
Eleanor of Aquitaine - Her Last Adventure
Eleanor of Aquitaine - Links : Discover this page of links to encyclopedia sites and biographies dedicated to Eleanor of Aquitane.
Eleanor
of Aquitaine : Portrait.
Eleanor.doc : Very detailed article on the queen.
Eleanor : Brief biography.
Eleanor of Aquitaine : An interesting page.
Information on Joan of Arc, and webpages about : Great place to start.
Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) : A nice site.
Joan of Arc's Role in the History of France
Coat of Arms of Jeanne d'Arc : Read a biography of Joan of Arc covering her life and accomplishments. Includes a picture of her Coat of Arms.
Medieval Sourcebook: Joan of Arc: Letter to the King of England
Joan of Arc Literary References and Pictures and More Pictures of Joan of Arc
Catholic Encyclopedia: ST. JOAN OF ARC : Extensive biography.
Joan of Arc : Good basic information.
Joan of Arc - Joan of Arc is Burned : Examine a profile of the charges against Joan of Arc burned alive in the Old Market Place of Rouen in 1431 by the English.
John : From Dr. Skip Knox.
Richard
I : From Dr. Skip Knox.
Richard
the Lionheart : Exceptional page created by high school students.
Richard
III A Man of His Times and try Richard
III Society Homepage****
Richard III : Was he a villian or a saint?
England's
Warrior-King Edward I - Full Text: Dec. '95 Military History Feature
: Great article.
Edward I : From Dr. Skip Knox.
Edward I. "Longshanks" Plantagenet : Come and see the man who William Wallace was up against. This is an excellent site with lots of information.
William Braveheart Wallace 700 : A bit on King Edward I
Robin Hood Project at the University of Rochester: THE BEST SITE ON THE WEB
Stephen Loughlin's Home Page - St. Thomas Aquinas : A most comprehensive page.
Catholic Encyclopedia: ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
Thomas Aquinas : Good source.
The History Behind Braveheart : A page on William Wallace.
EXPLOITS AND DEATH OF WILLIAM WALLACE, THE "HERO OF SCOTLAND" : EXCELLENT information. You may have to work to find the author.
"The
Battle of Stirling Bridge , and Battle
of Falkirk and the Execution of Wallace Menu : Excellent site
written by a historian.
The Battle of Stirling Bridge : Well worth the visit.
William Wallace The Truth and The Trial : Whatever you wanted to know about Willam is here.
The Trial of Scotsman William Wallace, 1306
Sir William Wallace of Ellerslie "from Outlaw to Guardian of Scotland" - Toom Tabard
Historical Braveheart : More great (factual) information on William Wallace and info on the movie.
Sir William Wallace : Nice site.
William Wallace : Has the poem by Robert Burns and lots of information.
Images of William Wallace : Contains lots more than just images. Keep hitting "next".
Edward I. "Longshanks" Plantagenet : Come and see the man who William was up against. This is an excellent site with lots of information.
Catholic Encyclopedia: PEPIN THE SHORT
Timeline of the Life of Charlemagne : Contains information on Pepin.
Louis IX : Again, from Dr. Skip Knox.
Louis IX: Saint and King of France
Catholic Encyclopedia: LOUIS IX, SAINT
The Coronation of King Louis IX of France
History / Historical figures / Louis IX, king of France
Pope Urban II: The man who started the Crusades.
Urban II: Speech at Clermont: Five Versions
Gregory VII: Call for a "Crusade", 1174
Henry IV: From Dr. Skip Knox.
Henry IV (Holy Roman Empire) -- Encarta® Concise Encyclopedia Article
Saladin:
Here is an accounting of The life and battles of Saladin
who fought against the armies of the Crusaders.
Cairo History: The Age of Saladin
Encyclopaedia of the Orient : Brief biography on Saladin
Saladin: The Politics of Holy War
Medieval Sourcebook: Richard Lionheart Makes Peace with Saladin
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Abbot, Doctor of the Church 1153
St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090 - 1153)
Bernard of Clairvaux and Praise for The Knights of the Temple
St. Francis of Assisi, Part 1 by Ashley McFadden
Third Order of the Society of Saint Francis
Saint Francis of Assisi Webring
Peter the Hermit and the Popular Crusade : From the Medieval Source Book. PRIMARY SOURCES HERE.
The First Crusaders : Lots on Peter the Hermit.
Philip II : Excellent information from Dr. Skip Knox.
Encyclopedia.com - Results for Otto, Holy Roman Empire
Frederick I Hohenstaufen (Barbarossa)
Frederick Barbarossa or Third Crusade - Barbarossa : From Dr. Skip Knox
Medieval Sourcebook: Crusade of Frederick Barbarossa, Letters
Frederick I of the Roman Empire
Frederick I (Holy Roman Empire) -- Encarta® Concise Encyclopedia Article
William of Tyre: Godfrey Of Bouillon Becomes "Defender Of The Holy Sepulcher"
Knox, First Crusade, Godfrey of Bouillon : You have to love anything by Dr. Skip Knox.
Catholic Encyclopedia: LATIN KINGDOM OF JERUSALEM
Godfrey of Bouillon -- Encarta® Concise Encyclopedia Article
The First Battle of the First Crusade: Dorylaeum, 1097 AD - Cover Page: June '98 Military ...
LEIF ERICSON: Icelander or Norwegian?
Leif Ericson - Columbus' Predecessor by Nearly 500 Years.
Leif Ericson - Compton's Encyclopedia
Leif Ericson - Encarta Biography
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