This text covers the Middle Ages from the classical era to the late medieval period. Riddle provides a cogent analysis of the rulers, wars, and events-both natural and human-that defined the medieval era. Richly illustrated with color plates, this lively, engaging book will immerse readers in an era that shaped the foundation for the modern world.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
List of Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: Slow Transition from Classical to Medieval World
Chapter 1: The Transformation of Classical Civilization: The Political and Economic Story through the Fifth Century ce
Chapter 2: The Transformation of Classical Civilization: Religion and Culture through the Fifth Century ce
Chapter 3: Warriors, Farmers, and Saints in the Barbarian Kingdoms (200-600)
Chapter 4: Byzantine Empire: A Struggle for Unity and Regaining Past Glory (451-630)
Chapter 5: Islam: The Religion, Politics, and Culture (570-1000)
Part II: Central Middle Ages
Chapter 6:
Chapter 7: The Age of Charlemagne (750-814)
Chapter 8: Europe: Disunited, Assaulted, and Saved (814-1024)
Chapter 9: New Devotion, Growth of Towns, and Commerce (950-1100)
Part III: High Middle Ages
Chapter 10: The Era of the First Crusade (1071-1097)
Chapter 11: The Renaissance of the Twelfth Century
Chapter 12: The Flowering of the Middle Ages (ca. 1150-1300)
Part IV: The Transition from the Medieval to Modern Periods
Chapter 13: Falcons, Swords, Occam's Razor, and Germs: From Bouvines to the Black Death (1214-1347)
Chapter 14: Conformity, Creativity, and Authority (1350-1500)
Chapter 15: The Medieval Twilight in Europe and Western Asia: Decay and Discovery
Epilogue
Chronology 1: Roman Empire to 500
Chronology 2: 500 to 1500
Index
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