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A Short History of the Middle Ages: Volume I: From c.300 to c.1150
A Short History of the Middle Ages Volume I From c300 to c1150 Author:Barbara H. Rosenwein A Short History of the Middle Ages Volume I is an affordable, succinct narrative overview of medieval history from c.300 to c.1150. Each chapter covers a "slice of time" and integrates culture, politics, art, economics, and social issues. Rosenwein places Europe in the context of the Islamic world and the Byzantine empire. The histories of women... more », Jews, and heretics are all important parts of this story. With 39 plates, most in color, Volume I's illustrations serve as an introduction to the history of medieval art and architecture, while its 25 maps - many in color - provide a wordless panorama of political changes over time. Genealogies and lists of popes and other rulers are provided so that the book may serve as a handy reference tool. New to the second edition are the lists of Key Events indicating major dates in each chapter. Revisions and expansions have been made throughout. The original one-volume format of A Short History of the Middle Ages, covering medieval history from c.300 to c.1500, remains available.« less