{"title":"Levi Roach","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eLevi Roach\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished historian and writer whose expertise transports readers to the fascinating realms of medieval history. Whether you're an avid history buff or someone with a burgeoning interest in the past, Levi Roach's books are sure to captivate and enlighten you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the notable works in this collection is \u003cstrong\u003eÆthelred\u003c\/strong\u003e, an insightful biography that delves into the life and reign of one of England's less celebrated kings. Roach's detailed research and engaging narrative provide a fresh perspective on this intriguing historical figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmpires of the Normans\u003c\/em\u003e takes you on a journey through the vast and influential Norman expansion, exploring how they shaped medieval society in England and beyond. Roach's masterful storytelling and rigorous scholarship bring this pivotal era to life, revealing the complexities and legacies of Norman rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother significant work, \u003cstrong\u003eForgery and Memory at the End of the First Millennium\u003c\/strong\u003e, examines the roles of forgery and historical memory in shaping societal structures and beliefs during a transformative period in European history. Roach meticulously analyses how these elements influenced the political and cultural landscapes of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e genres, Levi Roach's works offer an academic yet accessible exploration of rich historical narratives. Dive into these meticulously crafted books to uncover the stories that have shaped our world, brought to you by an author renowned for his depth of knowledge and narrative flair.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"empires-of-the-normans-by-levi-roach-9781529300321","title":"Empires of the Normans","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFascinating, panoramic . . . Roach brings an expert eye and page-turning energy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helen Castor, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eShe Wolves\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarrated with pace, clarity, authority and style, Roach's book is a bracing tour of the world that the Normans made their own\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thomas Williams, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eViking Britain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fresh retelling . . . written with enthusiasm and brio\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Marc Morris, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Anglo-Saxons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow did descendants of Viking marauders come to dominate Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is a tale of ambitious adventures and fierce freebooters, of fortunes made and fortunes lost. The Normans made their influence felt across all of western Europe and the Mediterranean, from the British Isles to North Africa, and Lisbon to the Holy Land. In \u003cem\u003eEmpires of the Normans\u003c\/em\u003e, we discover how they combined military might and political savvy with deeply held religious beliefs and a profound sense of their own destiny. For a century and a half, they remade Europe in their own image, and yet their heritage was quickly forgotten – until now.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832855875820,"sku":"9781529300321","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13424933482732.jpg?v=1758415451"},{"product_id":"forgery-and-memory-at-the-end-of-the-first-millennium-by-levi-roach-9780691181660","title":"Forgery and Memory at the End of the First Millennium","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForgery and Memory at the End of the First Millennium\u003c\/i\u003e takes a fresh look at documentary forgery and historical memory in the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tenth and eleventh centuries, religious houses across Europe began falsifying texts to improve local documentary records on an unprecedented scale. As Levi Roach illustrates, the resulting wave of forgery signalled major shifts in society and political culture, shifts which would lay the foundations for the European ancient regime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning documentary traditions across France, England, Germany, and northern Italy, Roach examines five sets of falsified texts to demonstrate how forged records produced in this period gave voice to new collective identities within and beyond the Church. Above all, he indicates how this fad for falsification points to new attitudes toward past and present—a developing fascination with the signs of antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese conclusions revise traditional master narratives about the development of antiquarianism in the modern era, showing that medieval forgers were every bit as sophisticated as their Renaissance successors. 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Infamous for his domestic and international failures, Æthelred was unable to fend off successive Viking raids, leading to the notorious St. Brice’s Day Massacre in 1002, during which Danes in England were slaughtered on his orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough Æthelred’s posthumous standing is dominated by his unsuccessful military leadership, his seemingly blind trust in disloyal associates, and his harsh treatment of political opponents, Roach suggests that Æthelred has been wrongly maligned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on extensive research, Roach argues that Æthelred was driven by pious concerns about sin, society, and the anticipated apocalypse. 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