Introduction to Medieval Europe 300–1500 provides a comprehensive
survey of this complex and varied formative period of European history
within a global context, covering themes as diverse as barbarian
migrations, the impact of Christianisation, the formation of nations
and states, the emergence of an expansionist commercial economy, the
growth of cities, the Crusades, the effects of plague and the
intellectual and cultural dynamism of the Middle Ages. The book
explores the driving forces behind the formation of medieval society
and the directions in which it developed and changed. In doing this,
the authors cover a wide geographic expanse, including Western
interactions with the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic World, North
Africa and Asia. This fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect
moves toward teaching the Middle Ages in a global context and contains
a wealth of new features and topics that help to bring this
fascinating era to life, including: West Europe’s catching up
through intensive exchange with the Mediterranean Islamic world growth
of autonomous cities and civic liberties emergence of an empirical and
rational worldview climate change and intercontinental pandemics
European exchange with Africa and Asia chapter introductions to
support students’ understanding of the topics a fully updated
glossary to give modern students the confidence and language to
discuss medieval history Clear and stimulating, the fourth edition of
Introduction to Medieval Europe is the ideal companion to studying the
entirety of medieval history at undergraduate level.
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ISBN
9781000871951
Publisert
2023
Utgave
4. utgave
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Routledge
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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