This month’s reference display is about medieval and renaissance culture. We have books on folklore, literature, warfare (including knights and castles!) and much more. With the weather warming up, it’s time for Renaissance Faires to start popping up in our more temperate climate, though there are faires to be found all year long. Head on over to http://www.renfaire.com/ to find a listing of Renfaires in the Americas, and then get ready for the experience with books on costuming (as well as theatre and art) down in VPAL!
Books on Display:
- The Oxford encyclopedia of medieval warfare and military technology / Clifford J. Rogers, editor in chief. U37 .O94 2010
- Knights : in history and legend / chief consultant, Constance Brittain Bouchard. CR4509 .K55 2009
- Medieval world : an illustrated atlas. G1791 .M43x 2009
- Encyclopedia of women in the Renaissance : Italy, France, and England / Diana Robin, Anne R. Larsen, Carole Levin, editors. HQ1148 .W67 2007
- Encyclopedia of medieval literature / Jay Ruud. PN669 .R88 2006
- Medieval castles / Marilyn Stokstad. UG429 .G7 2005
- Historical dictionary of the Renaissance / Charles G. Nauert. CB361 .N35 2004
- Medieval folklore : an encyclopedia of myths, legends, tales, beliefs, and customs / Carl Lindahl, John McNamara, John Lindow, editors. GR35 .M43 2000
- A dictionary of chivalry/Grant Uden, illustrated by Pauline Baynes. CR13.U3
- All things medieval : an encyclopedia of the medieval world / Ruth A. Johnston CB351 .J675 2011 (New Book!) (2 volumes)
- A dictionary of Western alchemy / Jordan Stratford ; foreword by Jeffrey S. Kupperman. (New Book!) QD23.5 .S77 2011