Revelations: The Medieval World by James Harpur - Henry HolHC (1995) 1st Edition

Description: "This survey of the years from the fall of Rome to the beginning of the Age of Exploration in England, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy is not only highly readable, but is also a work of art. From the lucid description of the history of these mysterious years through the coverage of specific aspects of medieval life, the book provides thoroughly enchanting material on almost every page. Four major sections cover castles, nobles, and knights; urban decline and the prosperity that resulted from increased commerce in the 11th century; the 80 cathedrals and 500 churches built between 1050-1400; and endemic warfare. Gatefolds show structures or towns in the present day (e.g., Dover Castle, Cologne Cathedral, Florence, Constantinople) as well as detailed drawings of their medieval counterparts. Sidebars, extensive captions, and useful maps appear throughout. Pleasing borders and icons offer information on such topics as craft guilds, courtly love, El Cid, and St. Francis of Assisi. A useful volume for answering students' never-ending questions on the middle ages, as well as one that will encourage browsing and might even inspire further study.?Susan H. Woodcock, King's Park Library, Burke, VA" - Amazon .com "Five main chapters focus on a key aspect of medieval society and developments; from castles and places of worship to warfare. Blend this specific approach with fine art and photography and you have an engrossing work which reconstructs events, providing a strong visual approach to the atmosphere and experiences of medieval life. Particularly recommended for leisure readers. -- Midwest Book Review" - Amazon .com Note: Discounts for combined shipping. Also, combined orders of $30 or more of books, CDs, DVDs, comics and/or other media mail items qualify for Free Shipping! Just request total from seller. Most items sent by media mail. If you want first-class or other shipping, contact seller in advance.

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