{"product_id":"medieval-mysteries-karen-ralls-phd-9780892541720","title":"Medieval Mysteries: A Guide to History, Lore, Places and Symbolism","description":"Journey into twelve of the world's favorite medieval mysteries and cross the threshold into the world of the High Middle Ages. From Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to Umberto Eco's Name of the Rose to Dan Brown's bestselling The Da Vinci Code, the medieval period continues to intrigue, inspire, entertain, and fascinate many today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a book for the general reader and specialist alike, Medieval expert, former Rosslyn Chapel museum exhibition curator, and bestselling author Dr. Karen Ralls guides the reader through the key historical facts, legends and lore, affiliated places, and major symbolism of 12 popular medieval enigmas, providing a lively introductory portal which includes some of the lesser-known, sidelined, or unacknowledged aspects of each of these enduring topics. The story of each subject comes alive as never before, providing a solid introduction for all readers as well as further suggested resources for teachers and researchers. Also included are photographs, a recommended reading section, maps, a list of the key major sites associated with each topic, and a full bibliography. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTopics covered include: \u003cbr\u003e- King Arthur, Merlin, and Glastonbury\u003cbr\u003e- The Grail Quest\u003cbr\u003e- Mary Magdalene\u003cbr\u003e- The real meaning of Black Madonnas\u003cbr\u003e- The Knights Templar, the Cathars, and Rosslyn Chapel\u003cbr\u003e- Medieval Guides and Troubadours\u003cbr\u003e- Heresy and Heretics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karen Ralls Phd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0892541725\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780892541720\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ibis Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.90d","brand":"Karen Ralls Phd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44057355845887,"sku":"9780892541720","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f81ee83b-1cdb-4ef6-abd3-095e8c214456.jpg?v=1685046499","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/medieval-mysteries-karen-ralls-phd-9780892541720","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}