Chronicles of the Middle Ages
A fascinating chronicle of the Middle Ages from the decline of the Roman empire to the discovery of America. 175 magnificent color illustrations. 64 Specially drawn maps.
| Main Author: | Matthew, Donald, 1930- |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
London :
Angus Books Ltd,
2003, ©1991.
London : 2003. |
| Physical Description: |
240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 34 cm. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
A fascinating chronicle of the Middle Ages from the decline of the Roman empire to the discovery of America. 175 magnificent color illustrations. 64 Specially drawn maps. |
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| Item Description: |
"An Andromeda book"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-231) and index. Part One: Disintegration of the Ancient World -- The Roman World and its Enemies -- The Affirmation of Faith -- The Self-Assertion of the North -- Part Two: Breaking New Ground -- Shaping New Forces -- Christendom on the Move -- Setting up a New Order -- The Growth of Towns -- Part Three: Fruits of Civilization -- Urban Society: Town Government -- Trade -- Industry -- Everyday Life -- Travel -- Education -- Science and Medicine -- Rural Society: The Social Structure -- Hunting and Fishing -- The Arts: Architecture -- Stone Sculpture -- Woodwork -- Stories in Painted Glass -- Music -- Literature -- Manuscript Illumination -- Part Four: Consolidation of the Land -- Separate Identities -- The Axis of Western Europe -- Epilogue: Europe Discovers the World. A fascinating chronicle of the Middle Ages from the decline of the Roman empire to the discovery of America. 175 magnificent color illustrations. 64 Specially drawn maps. |
| Physical Description: |
240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 34 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-231) and index. |
| ISBN: |
1904594077 9781904594079 |