Melissa Riche

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  1. 1. Mod Mirage

    Midcentury Architecture of Rancho Mirage

    Set against the backdrop of the sun-drenched California desert, this captivating exploration delves into the vibrant world of mid-century modern architecture, celebrating its iconic designs and the visionary architects who brought them to life. Through a rich tapestry of stories, photographs, and historical insights, the narrative unveils the allure and innovation of these architectural masterpieces, highlighting their enduring influence on contemporary design. The book serves as both a tribute and a guide, inviting readers to discover the timeless elegance and cultural significance of these architectural gems.

  2. 2. Daily Life In The World Of Charlemagne

    A concise portrait of everyday life in the Carolingian empire, showing how peasants, nobles, clergy, and scholars lived, worked, and worshipped under sweeping reforms. Drawing on contemporary sources and archaeology, it explores homes and foodways, education and monastic culture, law and governance, warfare and travel, trade and craftsmanship, and the rhythms of the agricultural year, revealing a society whose revival of learning and administration helped shape medieval Europe.

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  3. 3. The Carolingians

    A Family Who Forged Europe

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