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Image Credits: Wikipedia - Pages from Chronica Hungarorum, Thuróczy Chronicle, Chronicle of the Hungarians, 15th c. by Johannes Thuróczy.

1 & 2 - Pic 1, pg.1 -The great coats of arms of King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary (1458–1490) Pic 1, pg. 2 - Saint Ladislaus Chases the Cuman Warrior Who Kidnapped a Girl.

3 & 4 - King Saint Ladislaus of Hungary (1077–1095) with his CoA.

5 - King Attila with his banner.

6 - King Saint Stephen and Prince Saint Emeric respresented with banners.

7 - King Béla IV enthroned and with his CoA.

8 - King & Emperor Sigismund the Holy Roman Emperor represented with his empiredom and kingdom banners enthroned on a celestial throne of HRE & Kingdom of Hungary.

9 - King Matthias Corvinus with his reigning symbols and CoAs.

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1 & 2 - France at the times of Jeanne d'Arc (Unknown Medieval Atlas)

3 - Coat of Arms granted by Charles VII to the d'Arc's family for her bravery and valor. (Wikipedia)

4 - Modern interpretation of Jeanne d'Arc's crests. (Unknown Artist)

5 - Early depiction of Jeanne d'Arc & her Gentile Dauphin Charles VII. (By Clément de Fauquembergue & Jean Fouquet)

6 - Coronation of Charles VII in Reims (miniature from the Vigiles du roi Charles VII (Vigils of King Charles VII) by Martial d'Auvergne, Paris, BnF, Manuscripts department).

7 - Current look of the Reims Cathedral; apse (left), transept (centre), nave and west front (right).

Priestess of Babylon

This one feels less like a strict history book and more like a stylized dive into ancient Mesopotamian vibes. It leans heavily on imagery around temple priestesses, especially those tied to Ishtar, and explores themes like ritual, power, and sacred femininity. Don’t expect hardcore academic rigor; it’s more interpretive and atmospheric. Think of it as a mix of myth, archaeology-inspired ideas, and modern artistic reconstruction. If you’re into ancient religions but prefer something a bit more aesthetic and symbolic rather than footnote-heavy, it works. Not super detailed historically, but it captures the feeling of Babylonian spirituality pretty well.

Did God Have a Wife?

This is basically archaeology stepping in and saying, “the Bible might not tell the whole story.” Dever argues that ancient Israelites weren’t strictly monotheistic early on and that Asherah might have been worshipped alongside Yahweh. He backs it up with actual finds like figurines and inscriptions, which is where the book gets really interesting. The tone can get a bit argumentative since he’s clearly pushing back against both religious literalists and some academics. Still, it’s very readable for a non-specialist. If you like history that challenges assumptions, this one’s a solid pick.

The Descent of Ishtar

This is one of those classic ancient myths that still hits. Ishtar goes down to the underworld, loses her powers piece by piece, and basically gets stripped of everything before being trapped. It’s short but loaded with symbolism about death, rebirth, and power limits. This edition is nice because it includes both Sumerian and Akkadian versions, so you can see how the story evolved. It’s not a “read for plot twists” kind of thing, more like reading something foundational that influenced tons of later myths. If you’re into mythology, it’s kind of essential.

I intend to buy Slater's books and one of them is this one but not sure about whether they are same or different. Anyone knows?