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In 1919, Johan Huizinga revealed in the original version of this book that the ideals, aspirations, and behaviors of humanity in history were dramatically different from those in present day. In Herfsttjj der Middeleeuwen, he recalled the waning years of the Middle Ages--the low countries in northern Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries--and argued against those who claimed that human belief systems remain the same even if contexts change. His account rested not on historical fact, but on the emotions and ambitions of the people as expressed through the art and literature of their culture. Many people treated the book as groundbreaking work, and it was translated into English in 1924. This new translation is a complete, more direct version of the original and allows modern readers a full appreciation of life in an era rarely revisited.
Johan Huizinga is one of the most imporatant historians of the twentieth century. He was Professor of General History at the University of Leyden. While he is best-known for this book, his biography, ERASMUS OF ROTTERDAM, is unsurpassed.
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR002756444
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002713834
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Trade paperback in very good condition. Seller Inventory # 174626
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Seller: Pallas Books Antiquarian Booksellers, Leiden, Netherlands
paperbound, 8vo 344 pp. famous work by the Dutch historian Johan Huizinga on medieval culture; original title: Herfsttij der Middeleeuwen; good condition. Seller Inventory # 25237
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Seller: Untje.com, Roeselare, Belgium
Paperback. Condition: Good. English. Seller Inventory # 10021689
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Seller: THE CROSS Art + Books, Sydney, NSW, Australia
20 x13cm. 344pp. very good paperback & cover A study of the forms of life thought and art in France and the Netherlands in the Fouteenth and Fifteenth centuries. First published in 1924. This edition argues that 'The Waning Of The Middle Ages' 'is vastly different from the original Dutch which softened Huizing'a arguments dulled his nuances & eliminated theoretical passages'. Seller Inventory # 20455156
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Seller: Librisline, Valentano, VT, Italy
Condition: Used: Very Good. Libro proveniente da collezione privata. Pagine ingiallite. La copertina riporta usuali segni del tempo. Consegna 24/48 ore 50 o7. Seller Inventory # 5M-3B48-Q6RN
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