Thinking Medieval
Download or Read eBook Thinking Medieval PDF written by M. Bull and published by Springer. This book was released on 2005-09-27 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : M. Bull |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 167 |
| Release | : 2005-09-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230501577 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230501575 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Thinking Medieval by : M. Bull
Book excerpt: 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.
