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Current Library Holdings

Aesop's Fables by Aesop
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/21

The Agamemnon of Aeschylus by Aeschylus
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/14417

Alchemiae Basica - An Alchemy Primer for the Ignorant and Historically Impaired
http://adbarncord.livejournal.com/137394.html

The Art of War by Sun Tzu
http://classics.mit.edu/Tzu/artwar.html
Yes, I know that Renaissance English military officers would not have a copy of an ancient Chinese general's work, but it is the easiest reading of military strategies one can find.

Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages by Julia de Wolf Gibbs Addison
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/18212

Basic Poetry Tutorial
http://adbarncord.livejournal.com/2005/03/

Beowulf
http://publicliterature.org/books/beowulf/xaa.php

Circle of Steel - Renaissance Knife Fighting (1500s)
http://www.alliancemartialarts.com/renaissancehistory.html

Circle of Steel - Western Medieval Martial Arts (1400s)
http://www.alliancemartialarts.com/medievalhistory.html

The Confessions of St. Augustine by Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/3296
The original tell-all book.

Consideration of Grappling & Wrestling in Renaissance Fencing
http://www.thearma.org/essays/G&WinRF.htm

The Decameron, Volume I by Giovanni Boccaccio
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/3726

The Decameron, Volume II by Giovanni Boccaccio
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/13102

Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation, Book I written by Bede
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/bede-book1.html

Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation, Book II written by Bede
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/bede-book2.html

Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation, Book III written by Bede
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/bede-book3.html

Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation, Book IV written by Bede
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/bede-book4.html

Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation, Book V written by Bede
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/bede-book5.html

The Elene of Cynewulf
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/14781

The Eleven Comedies, Volume 1 by Aristophanes
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/8688

The Eleven Comedies, Volume 2 by Aristophanes
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/8689

The Exeter Book
http://www8.georgetown.edu/departments/medieval/labyrinth/library/oe/exeter.html

The Golden Asse by Lucius Apuleius
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/1666

The Historical Articles of Nxthanos of Barnstaple
http://www.freefirezone.net/showthread.php?t=14590

Lancashire Catch Wrestling
http://sfuk.tripod.com/articles_02/lanccw_1.html

Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/1251

Le Mort d'Arthur : Volume 2
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/1252

Lectures on Land Warfare; A tactical Manual for the Use of Infantry Officers
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/23473
An Examination of the Principles Which Underlie the Art of Warfare, with Illustrations of the Principles by Examples Taken from Military History, from the Battle of Thermopylae, B.C. 480, to the Battle of the Sambre, November 1-11, 1918

The Love of Books by Richard de Bury
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/626

Poetics. English by Aristotle
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/6763

On Prayer and The Contemplative Life by Saint Thomas Aquinas
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/22295

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/1232

Sermo Lupi ad Anglos or "Sermon of the Wolf to the English" by Wulfstan II, Archbishop of York and Bishop of Worcester
http://english3.fsu.edu/~wulfstan/

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Olde English Version
http://rpo.library.utoronto.ca/poem/62.html

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Translation by Paul Deane
http://alliteration.net/Pearl.htm

Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volume 2 by Hunt
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/10635
No volume 1 available

The Theological Tractates and The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/13316

Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
http://www.geocities.com/vienna/strasse/3356/janvier.htm
Commisioned in 1410. French and English commentaries added.

Subject: Re: Book Repository and Library Holdings Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:52 pm

Baldar is sitting in the library, reading about the ancients,

The book was a perfect copie of ancient Roman manuscripts, this in particular spoke about The Old religion.

Quote :: Quote:
In ancient times the priests of the old religion, used to be able to control the powers of life and death, The Romans drove the religion from Albion. But the religion carried on and passed on in generation and generation. It was said that these preists could bring back deadsouls to life.

He reads that the ancient ones used the great stone circle at Stone hedge, to do there prayers, but the Isle of Avalon, there be the secrets.

he wonders if he could talk to them to see if they would bring back is Brother, the thought brought a smile to his face, his mind racing in to the future.

Aye he says to him self.

Subject: Re: Book Repository and Library Holdings Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:40 pm

baldar closes the book and closes his eyes, his mind racing on what he was to do,

tomorrow he will start preparing for the journey, he begins to write what he needs.

I'll bring him back, There is a risk, they will want something in return, but this i will not tell Cait,

only I will know.

Jah forgive me for what i am about to do

Subject: Re: Book Repository and Library Holdings Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:41 am

Looking for Baldar, Caitilin wandered into the library. He had been researching for days now. Ever since they has seen the spirit of Alex in the old family crypt Baldar had been quiet and in here studying. "There you are! I have been looking all over for you. Are you alright?" She kissed him on the cheek and looked into his eyes.

Cait picked up the book that lay in front of him. She had an idea of what he was thinking. "Tell me your plans, Baldar. Are you sure we should do this thing?" Her concern and worry for both of her brothers was plainly displayed in her eyes and on her face.

Subject: Re: Book Repository and Library Holdings Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:36 pm

Quote :: "Tell me your plans, Baldar. Are you sure we should do this thing?"

Baldar turns to his sister, I will be setting out in two days time, going to Glastonbury, there I know a friend who is taught in magical ways, he will instruct me on these maps and ancient writings i have not quiet understood

It is a dangerous journey my sister, one which i don't want you to come with me, for all the love i have for you, I could not face losing you.

There will be a price to pay to the ancient ones, a high price, of which I will not say but keep to my self

He holds his sister and looks into those beautifull eyes, I will bring him back I promise you

He waits for an answer as he sees his sister's look and changing expression on her.

Subject: Re: Book Repository and Library Holdings Fri Mar 13, 2009 4:18 pm

Awaiting for Cait in the library, he begins to read a book on the crusades,

suddenley the door opens and Cait walks in.

without waiting for her to speak, Cait, are the documents safe for now????

the waiting is too much for me, beeing in the castle with you and not being to say anything is too much.

he looks at her waiting for her to answer

Subject: Re: Book Repository and Library Holdings Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:30 pm

As Cait entered Baldar speaks quickly. She put a finger to his lips. "Shhhhh, everything is locked away for now. All will be revealed when the time is right. It is hard to be near you and not say what I feel. Trying not to let my feeling show. I don't know how long I can do this." Her eyes met his conveying to Baldar alone the depth of her feelings. Together in the great library, she lets her heart rule. She leaned close to him, touching his hand gently. Cait whispered softly, "Soon. soon."

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feeling her close to him he coudn't but feel the need to tell her what he felt, he had to do something

to take his mind off those feelings.Cait let's go and do some training.

Subject: Re: Book Repository and Library Holdings Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:05 am

Cait looked into Baldar's eyes. She saw her feeling reflected there. She was grateful for his suggestion. "Yes, training." she whispered, not seeing anything but his face.

"It will do me good to get back to training." She smiled and moved a few paces away. Being so near made her heart beat faster. "I will change and meet you in the training hall." She turned and hurried away, her face was flushed.

Guest

As soon as Seeligford had listened the French Ambassadors talking about exotic lands, he remembered, helped by the fact of standing in front of the library door, he had a present for the householders. He had known of the rich house library and, being sure that most unlikely such a tome had already been there because of its rarity, the choice for a present could not have been easier.

It was a fortunate coincidence that Lord Sindbad had mentioned that town which had remembered Seeligford of the tome, and as an happy accident a few minutes later Lady Caitilin had appeared in her elegant presence. Seeligford smiled and spoke:

Lady Caitilin, I’d greatly be honoured if you could accept this personal compliment of mine to your library. I met a few weeks ago with a good Russian friend, Ambassador to Portugal who was able to find this manuscript. I knew of your library and how rich it is… My Gracious Lady, I hope you will enjoy the most passionate and ancient Chant of the Slavonic Epics ever …

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/tai/tai02.htm

Guest

Alright, so this isn't really a time-book, its just a really good (still used) manuel for analyzing the Italian Renaissance and the society of it

http://historymedren.about.com/od/burckhardt/a/cri_main.htm

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