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Chronicles of the Middle Ages / by Donald Matthew.
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Matthew, Donald, 1930-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Middle Ages.
- Europe--History--476-1492.
- Europe.
- Arts, European--History.
- Arts, European.
- Genre:
- History.
- Penn Provenance:
- Wakeman, Rollin (donor)
- Physical Description:
- 240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 34 cm
- Place of Publication:
- London : Angus, 2003, ©1991.
- 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.
- Contents:
- 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.
- Notes:
- "An Andromeda book"--Title page verso.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-231) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1904594077
- 9781904594079
- OCLC:
- 60577890
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