Medieval World 22 (pre-order)

Known for giving up his life of wealth and privilege for one of poverty and humility, this thirteenth-century saint would come to inspire millions of Christians. Theme: Saint Francis of Assisi Michael Robson, 'Francis of Assisi - A saint for everyone'. Volker Leppin, 'Between two fathers - How Saint Francis came to enter God's service'. Hailey Neaman, 'Visualizing a saint - Francis' stigmata, life, and miracles'. Thomas Smith, 'When the saint met the sultan - Francis of Assisi on the Fifth Crusade'. James G. Clark, 'Franciscan missions beyond Europe - Far-off travels, encounters, and spectacles'. Features: Robert Jones, 'Roncevaux Pass - The birthplace of a chivalric legend'. Murray Dahm, 'Dropping your aitches, part II - The Battle of Hexham: 15 May 1464'. John Karr, 'The Order of the Golden Fleece - Knighthood in a time of change'. Lucie Laumonier, 'Sumptuary laws - The steep medieval price of looking too nice'. Leslie Ivings, 'Iconoclast and conqueror - The many wars of Constantine V'. Kim Besio, 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms - A Chinese masterpiece'.