Thinking Medieval: An Introduction to the Study of the Middle Ages (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781403912954)

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.

Author: M. Bull
ISBN-10: 1403912955
ISBN-13: 9781403912954
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 09/27/2005
Pages: 158
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2006 pg. 536