A Short History of the Middle Ages, Fifth Edition
University of Toronto Press · Paperback · May 3, 2018
In this newest edition of her bestselling book, Barbara H. Rosenwein integrates the history of European, Byzantine, and Islamic medieval cultures—as well as their Eurasian connections—in a dynamic narrative.
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- Who it’s for
- A clear, compact way into the Middle Ages without the usual fog.
- Genres
- Medieval History, Middle Eastern History, Medieval Architecture
- Published
- University of Toronto Press, May 3, 2018
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In this newest edition of her bestselling book, Barbara H. Rosenwein integrates the history of European, Byzantine, and Islamic medieval cultures—as well as their Eurasian connections—in a dynamic narrative. The text has been significantly updated to reflect growing interest in the Islamic world and Mediterranean region. Stunning plates featuring art and architecture weave together events, mentalities, and aesthetics.
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Medievalist Riccardo Cristiani authors a new feature on material culture that examines the intricacies of manuscript production and the lustrous glazes of Islamic ceramics. A fully revised map program offers user-friendly spot maps that clarify events right where they are discussed as well as dazzling topographical maps that reveal the very contours of the medieval world. Helpful genealogies, figures, architectural plans, and lists of key dates complement the text. All maps, genealogies, and figures are available on the History Matters website (www.utphistorymatters.com) for easy download. Students will find this site equally useful for its hundreds of study questions and their click-to-reveal answers.
Clear Medieval Lens
A clear, compact way into the Middle Ages without the usual fog.
Come here for
- accessible medieval overview
- straightforward cultural context
Expect
- easy-to-follow historical framing
- reference-friendly reading
Where it sits
| Medieval History | 100% |
|---|---|
| Middle Eastern History | 31% |
| Medieval Architecture | 21% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Medieval Art History
- European History
- Middle Eastern History
- Medieval History
- Authors
- Barbara H. Rosenwein
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Published
- May 3, 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Medieval Art History