The Medieval World Complete

Author : Robert Bartlett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 0500283338

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The Medieval World Complete by Robert Bartlett Pdf

'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. Ingeniously organized by topic and thoroughly cross-referenced, this all-embracing book enables the reader to explore and understand every facet of the Middle Ages, an era of breathtaking artistic achievement and of religious faith in a world where life was often coarse and cruel, cut short by war, famine and disease. Framed by chapters that outline the way the Middle Ages began and ended, the book consists of six sections encompassing religion and the Church, nations and law, 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, and timelines, maps, a glossary, gazetteer and bibliography.

Author : Robert Bartlett
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Art, Medieval
ISBN : 0892366427

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Medieval Panorama by Robert Bartlett Pdf

"This book also includes biographies of key personalities, from Charlemagne to Wycliffe, timelines, maps, glossary, gazetteer, and bibliography."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Peter Linehan,Janet L. Nelson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136500053

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The Medieval World by Peter Linehan,Janet L. Nelson Pdf

This groundbreaking collection brings the Middle Ages to life and conveys the distinctiveness of this diverse, constantly changing period. Thirty-eight scholars bring together one medieval world from many disparate worlds, from Connacht to Constantinople and from Tynemouth to Timbuktu. This extraordinary set of reconstructions presents the reader with a vivid re-drawing of the medieval past, offering fresh appraisals of the evidence and modern historical writing. Chapters are thematically linked in four sections: identities beliefs, social values and symbolic order power and power-structures elites, organizations and groups. Packed full of original scholarship, The Medieval World is essential reading for anyone studying medieval history.

Author : David M Nicholas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317895435

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The Evolution of the Medieval World by David M Nicholas Pdf

This ambitious and wide-ranging study of the European Middle Ages respects the complexity and richness of its subject; always accessible, it is never merely superficial or over-simplistic. Stressing the long-term factors of continuity, evolution and change throughout, David Nicholas discusses the social and economic aspects of medieval civilization, and examines their links with political, institutional and cultural development. Designed for students and non-specialists, his book triumphantly meets the need for a comprehensive survey of the medieval world within the covers of a single authoritative volume.

Author : James Harpur
Publisher : Henry Holt
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Middle Ages
ISBN : UOM:39015038581388

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Revelations, the Medieval World by James Harpur Pdf

It is organized in five main chapters, and each chapter is enhanced by a stunning six-page gatefold that reveals a contruction of an historical place.

Author : Julius Kirshner,Suzanne Wemple
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1991-01-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0631154922

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Women of the Medieval World by Julius Kirshner,Suzanne Wemple Pdf

This fascinating volume breaks new ground in examining the status and lives of women in Europe during the Middle Ages, offering revealing new insights into the role of women in a wide range of religious, sexual and domestic affairs. As this book amply demonstrates, women were central to the spiritual life of the medieval Church: Jo Ann McNamara writes on the legacy of miracles in the nunneries of Merovingian Gaul, Suzanne Wemple on one of the most important female monasteries in northern Italy, and Phyllis Roberts on the ideal of the virginal life. But the book is equally concerned with the family and relations between men and women. Leah Lydia Otis, for example, looks at the practice of prostitution in late medieval Perpignan; Helen Rodnite Lemay discusses medieval gynecology; and Julius Kirshner provides a revolutionary study of wives' claims against insolvent husbands, challenging the notion that the legal rights of women deteriorated in late medieval Italy.

Author : Phillip Campbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1505105749

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The Story of Civilization by Phillip Campbell Pdf

"Children should not just read about history, they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, the ancient stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before. Volume II, The Medieval World, continues the journey, picking up where Volume I left off just after the conversion of Emperor Constantine. Children will watch the seeds of Christendom being planted in the soil of Europe thanks to colossal figures like Saints Benedict, Patrick, and Ambrose. The wonder of the medieval world comes alive with brilliant tales of knights, crusaders, castles, and inventions"--Page [4] of cover.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Battles
ISBN : 1904687644

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Battles of the Medieval World 1000-1500 by Anonim Pdf

Provides an information packed, highly illustrated guide to 20 battles of the medieval period, including Hastings, Hattin, Leignitz, Lake Peipus, Bannockburn, Crecy, Agincourt, Constantinople, and many more. Includes full-color tactical maps for each battle, showing the reader the dispositions and movements of the opposing armies at a glance.

Author : Christine Sciacca
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781606060063

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Building the Medieval World by Christine Sciacca Pdf

Some of the great and lasting achievements of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance are the architectural wonders of soaring cathedrals and grand castles and palaces. While many of these edifices survive, many more are lost, and it is within the pages of illuminated manuscripts that we often find the best record of the appearance of these amazing buildings. This volume illustrates the creative ways in which medieval artists represented architecture, offering insight into what these buildings meant for medieval people. Such structures were not just made to be inhabited--they symbolized grandeur, power, and even heaven on earth. Building the Medieval World accompanies an exhibition of the same name on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum from March 2 through May 16, 2010. Building the Medieval World is the fourth in the popular Medieval Imagination series of small, affordable books drawing on manuscript illumination in the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum and the British Library. Each volume focuses on a particular theme and provides an accessible, delightful introduction to the imagination of the medieval world.

Author : Rosamond McKitterick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114299824

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Atlas of the Medieval World by Rosamond McKitterick Pdf

Forged in an age of faith and war and tempered by great statesmen, religious leaders and artists, medieval civilizations witnessed remarkable transformations. Far from being a homogeneous world of knights and castles, the era saw a multitude of contrasting and often competing cultures, many of which became the foundation stones for the emergence of modern societies. From the expansion of Islam across the Mediterranean to the appearance of centralized states and Christian monarchies, the Atlas of the Medieval World draws from new archival and archaeological evidence to reveal a period of astonishing cultural vibrancy and political diversity. Alongside stunning maps covering nearly a millennium of one of the most formative phases in history, hundreds of exquisite pictures of art and architecture accompany expertly written text edited by Rosamond McKitterick, Professor of Early Medieval History at Cambridge University to bring an extraordinary period to life as no reference has before. The Arab invasions of Europe, the empire of Charlemagne, the African kingdoms of Songhai and Mali, the Crusades, the Viking and Mongol invasions, the Delhi sultanate and the T'ang and Ming empires are just a few of the subjects explained in the Atlas of the Medieval World. What's more, cultural and economic trends such as the spread of literacy and the growth of towns receive equal attention alongside the emergence of kingdoms and the march of armies to form a comprehensive history of all major societies outside of the Americas during the Middle Ages.

Author : Elizabeth Morrison
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : ART
ISBN : 9781606065907

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Book of Beasts by Elizabeth Morrison Pdf

A celebration of the visual contributions of the bestiary--one of the most popular types of illuminated books during the Middle Ages--and an exploration of its lasting legacy. Brimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing imaginary creatures such as the unicorn, siren, and griffin; exotic beasts including the tiger, elephant, and ape; as well as animals native to Europe like the beaver, dog, and hedgehog, the bestiary is a vibrant testimony to the medieval understanding of animals and their role in the world. So iconic were the stories and images of the bestiary that its beasts essentially escaped from the pages, appearing in a wide variety of manuscripts and other objects, including tapestries, ivories, metalwork, and sculpture. With over 270 color illustrations and contributions by twenty-five leading scholars, this gorgeous volume explores the bestiary and its widespread influence on medieval art and culture as well as on modern and contemporary artists like Pablo Picasso and Damien Hirst. Published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center May 14 to August 18, 2019.

Author : Martin J Dougherty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1782745890

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Kings and Queens of the Medieval World by Martin J Dougherty Pdf

Author : James Hannam
Publisher : Icon Books Ltd
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848311589

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God's Philosophers by James Hannam Pdf

This is a powerful and a thrilling narrative history revealing the roots of modern science in the medieval world. The adjective 'medieval' has become a synonym for brutality and uncivilized behavior. Yet without the work of medieval scholars there could have been no Galileo, no Newton and no Scientific Revolution. In "God's Philosophers", James Hannam debunks many of the myths about the Middle Ages, showing that medieval people did not think the earth is flat, nor did Columbus 'prove' that it is a sphere; the Inquisition burnt nobody for their science nor was Copernicus afraid of persecution; no Pope tried to ban human dissection or the number zero. "God's Philosophers" is a celebration of the forgotten scientific achievements of the Middle Ages - advances which were often made thanks to, rather than in spite of, the influence of Christianity and Islam. Decisive progress was also made in technology: spectacles and the mechanical clock, for instance, were both invented in thirteenth-century Europe. Charting an epic journey through six centuries of history, "God's Philosophers" brings back to light the discoveries of neglected geniuses like John Buridan, Nicole Oresme and Thomas Bradwardine, as well as putting into context the contributions of more familiar figures like Roger Bacon, William of Ockham and Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Author : Jeff Friesen
Publisher : No Starch Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781718500174

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The LEGO Castle Book by Jeff Friesen Pdf

Filled with stunning photos, step-by-step instructions, and creative ideas for customization—The LEGO Castle Book shows you how to build six mini castles complete with moats, drawbridges, gatehouses, and more! Travel through the history of castle architecture and learn how to build basic castle components like walls, towers, gates, and keeps. Whether your goal is to add realistic details like crenellations, turrets, and parapets to your designs or to create a believable medieval setting, you’ll find endless inspiration in The LEGO Castle Book. Includes complete parts list and building instructions for 6 castles: • Sleeping Dragon • Land’s End • River Gate • Winter Palace • Eight Arches • Mountain Kingdom

Author : Henk Dijkstra
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 0761403558

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History of the Ancient and Medieval World by Henk Dijkstra Pdf

Explores ancient civilizations and cultures from the dawn of humankind up to and including the Middle Ages.