After the fall of Rome and the Dark Ages came an extraordinary period of invention and conflict that would change Europe forever - the Medieval era and the Renaissance. The Folio Society publishes a wide range of history books covering the Medieval & Renaissance periods, from the machinations of popes and kings to the ordinary people and society. Each rare book includes beautiful, lovingly researched illustrations.
Uncover the true story of the Vikings beyond the myths. In this gripping Folio, historian Neil Price weaves cutting-edge archaeology and thrilling storytelling into a vivid portrait of Viking life. Illustrations and photography, selected and captioned by the author, paint a portrait of traders, poets and kings.
Dominion is Tom Holland’s epic exploration of how everything we do has been shaped by Christianity, a subversive sect that grew to a religion. This beautiful Folio Society edition has a striking binding design by Noma Bar with 24 pages of colour images.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII is Antonia Fraser’s groundbreaking historical biography of England’s most famous royal consorts – a critically acclaimed international bestseller presented in a lavishly illustrated Folio edition.
In The Tudor Age, historian Susan Brigden brings to life the world of Henry VIII, Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I in a Folio edition superbly illustrated with colour portraiture.
A fascinating history of the creatures that populate myths and folklore, John Cherry’s Mythical Beasts is beautifully reimagined as a Folio edition illustrated with archive images and Neil Packer’s striking new motifs and binding design.