Author: Matthew, Donald
Title: Chronicles of the Middle Ages - a Survey of European History and Culture
Description: London: Angus Books Ltd 2003. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 240 pages; Physical desc.: 240 p. 32 cm. ill. (colour). Maps. Includes Index. Subjects: European history and culture - Islam - Christianity - Roman Empire. 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.ISBN: 1904594077.

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