A Short History of the Middle Ages - Softcover

Rosenwein, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551112906 ISBN 13: 9781551112909

Publisher: Broadview Press Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

"Elegantly written and beautifully produced, this book is a treat for teachers and students alike. Rosenwein is a masterful storyteller; her book will inspire and delight." - Fiona Griffiths, New York University

About this title

Review

"Lucidly written, clearly structured, stunningly comprehensive, and highly accessible, the new edition of Rosenwein's "A Short History of the Middle Ages" should be required reading in any course that surveys medieval culture. The book will provide much needed historical background to students in many disciplines, including medieval literature, theology, and art. The inclusion of sensitively chosen visual material, an excellent selection of maps, and the newly-added 'Seeing the Middle Ages' feature will appeal especially to students of art history, who will benefit immeasurably from using Rosenwein's book as a companion volume to any standard text on medieval art." - Elina Gertsman, Assistant Professor, Medieval Art, Southern Illinois University Carbondale "Elegantly written and beautifully produced, Rosenwein's "A Short History of the Middle Ages" is a treat for teachers and students alike. Clear and concise, the volume offers a fresh approach to the history of medieval Europe which blends exciting new analysis with careful fidelity to the sources. Luxurious images, deftly incorporated into the book's narrative, bring the period alive and provide opportunities for deeper discussion and reflection. Rosenwein is a masterful storyteller; her book will inspire and delight." - Fiona Griffiths, New York University "Non-medievalist and habitual scorner of textbooks, I have used, enjoyed, and appreciated this book in earlier editions. It is clear, thoughtful, deeply expert, and refreshingly ecumenical. The maps and charts are good and useful, and the illustrations gorgeous, splendidly legible, well captioned, and put to thorough use. The real, rare treasure, though, is the lovelyEnglish, at once limpid and graciously respectful of student intelligence." - Thomas V. Cohen, York University

From the Publisher

Key Features:

Full colour throughout with 68 plates, most in colour, and 38 maps
Genealogical tables, lists of popes and key dates
Integration of art into the history of the period
Inclusion of Byzantine and Islamic worlds
Overhead transparencies of maps and figures available
Access to a searchable website: A Short History of the Middle Ages site
Access to a concordance between A Short History of the Middle Ages and Readings in Medieval History: Broadview Medieval Studies site.

Also available in two volumes for those who have a full year to teach the middle ages. These volumes split at chapter 5, which is contained in both Volume I and Volume II.

Edition details

• Publisher: Broadview Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1551112906
• ISBN 13: 9781551112909
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 219