num_pages: 247
description: Nine interrelated essays explore visionary imagery informing the middle ages. This exceptionally readable book describes how medieval men &amp; women perceived their world, &amp; how their vision of it colored their ideas about natural &amp; supernatural occurrences &amp; their attitudes about land, property, government, the role of women, crime, lawlessness &amp; outlaws.Preface1 Enchanted world 2 Visionary imagination3 Canons, monks &amp; priests4 Image of belief 5 Land &amp; rule 6 Power of kings 7 Forces of disorder8 Vision of women 9 Epilogue: Web of veritiesNotes Suggestions for further readingIndex
language: English
title: The Medieval Vision: Essays in History and Perception
titlecomplete: The Medieval Vision: Essays in History and Perception
genres: Medieval, Essays, Nonfiction, History
ratings_count: 48
publisher: Oxford University Press (NY)