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Thinking Medieval: An Introduction to the Study of the Middle Ages

Marcus Bull

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Description:This book is aimed at students coming to the study of western European medieval history for the first time, and also graduate students on interdisciplinary medieval studies programmes. It examines the place of the Middle Ages in modern popular culture, exploring the roots of the stereotypes that appear in films, on television and in the press, and asking why they remain so persistent. The book also asks whether 'medieval' is indeed a useful category in terms of historical periodization. It investigates some of the particular challenges posed by medieval sources and the ways in which they have survived. And it concludes with an exploration of the relevance of medieval history in today's world.Contents:Introduction: What is ‘Thinking Medieval’?Popular Images of the Middle AgesWhat are the ‘Middle Ages’?The Evidence for Medieval HistoryIs Medieval History Relevant?We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Thinking Medieval: An Introduction to the Study of the Middle Ages. To get started finding Thinking Medieval: An Introduction to the Study of the Middle Ages, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This book is aimed at students coming to the study of western European medieval history for the first time, and also graduate students on interdisciplinary medieval studies programmes. It examines the place of the Middle Ages in modern popular culture, exploring the roots of the stereotypes that appear in films, on television and in the press, and asking why they remain so persistent. The book also asks whether 'medieval' is indeed a useful category in terms of historical periodization. It investigates some of the particular challenges posed by medieval sources and the ways in which they have survived. And it concludes with an exploration of the relevance of medieval history in today's world.Contents:Introduction: What is ‘Thinking Medieval’?Popular Images of the Middle AgesWhat are the ‘Middle Ages’?The Evidence for Medieval HistoryIs Medieval History Relevant?We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Thinking Medieval: An Introduction to the Study of the Middle Ages. To get started finding Thinking Medieval: An Introduction to the Study of the Middle Ages, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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