The shape of medieval history : studies in modes of perception.
Published by New York: Schocken Books [1973].
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VG in orig. magenta on orange dj. Unread copy. xix, [1], 177 p.; 20 cm. (SB408) [Reprinted from 1966 edition] Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. The medeival view of nature: the natural world of Isidore of Seville, William of Conches and the science of the twelfth century, the Aristotelian revival of the thirteenth century, the medieval view of nature as a system -- Chapter 2. Perception of human action, the clerical chronicles: relevance andinterest, principles of causation, the shape of history, modes of perception in the occasional chronicle -- Chapter 3. Perception of human action, the aristocratic chronicles: mixed modes of perception, explanation in the aristocratic chronicle -- Chapter 4. The aristocratic view of human nature: human good, human nature, chivalry and courtly love -- Chapter 5. The clerical view of human hature: character sketches and characters, medieval scientism and human beings, the motivation for human action, the perception of man and its relation to experience -- Conclusion: The middle ages and beyond-- Index. Binding is Paperbound.…
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- The shape of medieval history : studies in modes of perception.
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- Brandt, William J.
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- New York: Schocken Books [1973].
Alec R. Allenson, Inc.
Westville, FL, U.S.A.
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