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Europe in the High Middle Ages - Jordan, William Chester

Europe in the High Middle Ages

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The world of mediaeval Europe continues to haunt us: its great works of art, its cathedrals and castles, many of its institutions - and yet this is a civilization from which we are fundamentally cut off. The uniquely terrible "fire break" of the 14th century - the famines, plagues and wars -meant that the Europe that slowly built itself in the 15th century was a very different place from the brilliant, confident world that had built Chartres cathedral or summoned up the passion for the Crusades. In what should become the ...

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DrT99

Sep 22, 2011

Good standard work

A good standard overview of the period; good for undergrads

Authorialreview

Jan 29, 2009

Very thorough but not boring

Jordan's clear prose is awesome for a historical overview. So much information is packed into every chapter, but it's incredibly easy to read and never feels overwhelming. Whether its used as a supplementary textbook or just reading for enjoyment, this is a great resource for this time period.

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