A Short History of the Middle Ages, Volume II: From c.900 to c.1500, Fifth Edition
Brand: University of Toronto Press
Categories: Books, New, Used & Rental Textbooks, Humanities



Dimensions: 8 x 0.5 x 10 inches
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1442636297
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division
Print length: 264 pages
Publication date: May 3, 2018
ISBN-13: 978-1442636293
Edition: 5th
subtitle: 5th Edition
author: Visit Amazon's Barbara H. Rosenwein Page search results Barbara H. Rosenwein
review: Editorial Reviews Review Medieval Studies is at a crossroads. In North America and Europe, the 'alt-right' fantasy of a white, Christian Middle Ages in perpetual war against an Islamic enemy has become increasingly influential, especially in mainstream politics, where the modern 'West' is sometimes portrayed as the rightful heir of the medieval Christian past. Scholarly attempts to resist this destructive and simplistic vision must extend into the classroom. This new edition will be an invaluable tool for those seeking to shine a light on the complexities and nuances of the medieval period for a new generation of students. - Roisin Cossar, University of Manitoba This latest edition of A Short History of the Middle Ages offers new, beautifully illustrated sections on material culture that unpack the creative processes and cultural practices behind medieval artifacts, allowing making and meaning to come together to open up new aspects of this distant past. Rosenwein's narrative is lively and concise, weaving connections between Europe, Byzantium, and the Islamic world while engaging the senses as well as the intellect. This is the ideal textbook for today's visually savvy students. - Maureen C. Miller, University of California, Berkeley Review "Medieval Studies is at a crossroads. In North America and Europe, the ‘alt-right’ fantasy of a white, Christian Middle Ages in perpetual war against an Islamic enemy has become increasingly influential, especially in mainstream politics, where the modern ‘West’ is sometimes portrayed as the rightful heir of the medieval Christian past. Scholarly attempts to resist this destructive and simplistic vision must extend into the classroom. This new edition will be an invaluable tool for those seeking to shine a light on the complexities and nuances of the medieval period for a new generation of students." (Roisin Cossar, University of Manitoba) "This latest edition of A Short History of the Middle Ages offers new, beautifully illustrated sections on material culture that unpack the creative processes and cultural practices behind medieval artifacts, allowing making and meaning to come together to open up new aspects of this distant past. Rosenwein’s narrative is lively and concise, weaving connections between Europe, Byzantium, and the Islamic world while engaging the senses as well as the intellect. This is the ideal textbook for today’s visually savvy students." (Maureen C. Miller, University of California, Berkeley) About the Author Barbara H. Rosenwein is Professor Emerita, Department of History, Loyola University Chicago. She is the author of many books, including Generations of Feeling: A History of Emotions (600–1700) , What Is the History of Emotions? (with Riccardo Cristiani), The Middle Ages in 50 Objects (with Elina Gertsman), A Short History of the Middle Ages , and Reading the Middle Ages: Sources from Europe, Byzantium, and the Islamic World . Read more