This book is aimed at students coming to the study of western European medieval history for the first time, and also graduate students on interdisciplinary medieval studies programmes. It examines the place of the Middle Ages in modern popular culture, exploring the roots of the stereotypes that appear in films, on television and in the press, and asking why they remain so persistent. The book also asks whether 'medieval' is indeed a useful category in terms of historical periodization. It investigates some of the particular challenges posed by medieval sources and the ways in which they have survived. And it concludes with an exploration of the relevance of medieval history in today's world.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Palgrave USA
ISBN-13
9781403912947
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94657154
Product Key Features
Author
M. Bull
Publication Name
Thinking Medieval: an Introduction to the Study of the Middle Ages
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
158 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
140mm
Item Weight
364g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
M. Bull
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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