These papers are the proceedings of the fourth international Exeter Symposium ...These papers are the proceedings of the fourth international Exeter Symposium on the medieval mystical tradition in England the latest in a series of meetings where scholars in the field from different countries and different academic disciplines...more
The multi-author Essays in Later Mediaeval Metaphysics focuses primarily on 13...The multi-author Essays in Later Mediaeval Metaphysics focuses primarily on 13th and 14th century Latin treatments of some of the most important metaphysical issues as conceived by many of the most important thinkers of the day. Thomas Aquinas John...more
The eleventh and twelfth centuries witnessed a thoroughgoing transformation of...The eleventh and twelfth centuries witnessed a thoroughgoing transformation of European culture as new ways of thinking revitalized every aspect of man s endeavor from architecture and the visual arts to history philosophy theology and even law. In...more
It s a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have...It s a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear such as markings highlighting slight damage to the cover minimal wear to the binding etc. but they will not affect the overall reading...more
The best new research on medieval clothing and textiles drawing from a range o...The best new research on medieval clothing and textiles drawing from a range of disciplines and with a special focus on reconstruction. The fourth volume of this landmark series features a special focus on headdress with papers analysing women s...more
These papers are the proceedings of the third international Exeter symposium w...These papers are the proceedings of the third international Exeter symposium which seeks o promote an interdisciplinary approach to the understanfing of the medieval mystical tradition in England. This is an area of study which does not fruitfully...more
A wide-ranging and varied collection of essays which examine surviving garment...A wide-ranging and varied collection of essays which examine surviving garments methods of production and clothes in society. The second decade of this acclaimed and popular series begins with a volume that will be essential reading for historians...more
First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis an inform...First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis an informa company.more
This workbook defines some 4000 medieval terms and expressions from art and ar...This workbook defines some 4000 medieval terms and expressions from art and architecture sex and science costume and cookery literature and magic liturgy and astrology and warfare and ceremony. A companion to medieval culture; the book also included...more
This study investigates the place of the royal court andthe operation of patr...This study investigates the place of the royal court and the operation of patronage in several European kingdoms in the early Middle Ages. It seeks to identify the roots of later medieval developments and especially of the Carolingian Renaissance in...more
Throughout much of their modern history Britons turned to the past for evidenc...Throughout much of their modern history Britons turned to the past for evidence in current controversies. Within this tradition of historical self-justification the Middle Ages had a special place: the early forms of the law and the constitution...more
The European Middle Ages have long attracted popular interest as an era charac...The European Middle Ages have long attracted popular interest as an era characterised by violence whether a reflection of societal brutality and lawlessness or part of a romantic vision of chivalry. Violence in Medieval Europe engages with current...more
This book uses literary texts to trace the development of medieval thinking ab...This book uses literary texts to trace the development of medieval thinking about marriage in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries taking into account not only important developments in theological and legal thinking about marriage during this...more
Medieval Society describes life under the feudal system the growth of towns an...Medieval Society describes life under the feudal system the growth of towns and trade and the influence of the church on society. Young readers will be captivated by this account of the daily lives of: - the nobility - knights - peasants - monks and...more