The Medieval World Complete

ISBN 10: 0500283338 / ISBN 13: 9780500283332

Published by Thames & Hudson, 2014

About this Item

pp. 336 800 Illus. (612 Col.).

Seller Inventory # 3283561

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Medieval World Complete
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500283338
• ISBN 13: 9780500283332
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

“Covers the whole range of medieval life from cartography to castles, from the sacraments to sexuality . . . A revelation and a pleasure.” ―The Scotsman

The Medieval World Complete re-creates one of the great ages of European civilization through a sequence of spectacular images accompanied by a lively, informed commentary. Organized by topic and thoroughly cross-referenced, this comprehensive volume enables the reader to explore and understand every facet of the Middle Ages, an era of breathtaking artistic achievement and religious faith in a world where life was often coarse and cruel, cut short by war, famine, and disease. Framed by chapters that bracket the beginning and the end of this misunderstood period, The Medieval World Complete covers religion and the Church, nations and laws, daily life, art and architecture, scholarship and philosophy, and the world beyond Christendom. The book is completed by biographies of key personalities, from Charlemagne to Wycliffe, as well as timelines, maps, a glossary, a gazetteer, and a bibliography. 800+ illustrations, 612 in color

About the Author

Robert Bartlett is a professor of medieval history at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. His books on medieval history include The Making of Europe, winner of the Wolfson Literary Award for History, and The Natural and the Supernatural in the Middle Ages.