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The Medieval Vision: Essays in History and Perception - Softcover

Erickson, Carolly

 
9780195019636: The Medieval Vision: Essays in History and Perception

Synopsis

This exceptionally readable book describes how medieval men and women perceived their world, and how their vision of it colored their ideas about natural and supernatural occurrences and their attitudes about land and property, government, the role of women, crime, lawlessness, and outlaws.

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Review

"Brief, lucid, thought-provoking--excellent material for a first-year level course."--Dr. C.J. Neville, Dalhousie University

Synopsis

Nine interrelated essays explore the visionary imagery informing social, natural, and spiritual life and perception during the middle ages and the ways in which various people of those times viewed their lives.

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