9781330793732 - What Are the Middle Ages? (Classic Reprint) de Kurth, Godefroid (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book challenges the long-held perception of the Middle Ages as a 'dark age' by offering evidence that it was an era of profound intellectual momentum, cultural achievement, and societal progression, the building blocks of modern society. The book debunks common misconceptions about the Middle Ages, such as the suppression of intellectualism, the absence of art and literature, and the prevalence of widespread illiteracy. Instead, it uncovers the vibrant world of medieval thought, art, literature, and reforms that acted as a catalyst for the world we know today. The author supports these arguments with examples from various aspects of medieval life, including architecture, science, governance, literature, art, and Catholicism. By presenting a multifaceted and nuanced perspective, this book invites readers to critically re-evaluate the Middle Ages, recognizing it as a period of substantial development that laid the groundwork for the Renaissance and beyond. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.