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Siobhan Poole
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Senior Commissioning Editor for Medieval Studies, Premodern History and Law at Manchester University Press. She/her
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Good morning from our booth at @imc-leeds.bsky.social. Come and browse our books and say hello to the @manchesterup.bsky.social team

#LeedsIMC2025
A photograph of the Manchester University Press books exhibition table at Leeds International Medieval Congress, a banner for the Medieval Studies Digital collection, Renaissance Skin and Refashioning the Renaissance are prominently displayed among the other Manchester University Press titles.
July 8, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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New book alert!
Janel Fontaine's Slave trading in the Early Middle Ages, published yesterday. It examines slave trading in Europe from the 7th century through the 11th century, tracing its growth, climax, and decline. #medievalstudies
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Book cover of Janel M. Fontaine's Slave trading in the early middle ages: Long-distance connections in northern and east central Europe published by Manchester University Press in the Manchester Medieval Studies series. The cover image shows a carved relief of a slave being led in bondage.
February 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Was about to take a casual photograph of my new business card but the dog snatched it and this is way better. If you'd like to discuss a book idea with me, or my dog, don't hesitate to get in touch.
A very naughty spaniel sat on a sofa holding a business card in its mouth. The text reads Siobhan Poole, Senior Commissioning Editor, siobhan.poole@manchester.ac.uk
December 5, 2023 at 12:38 PM