The Later Middle Ages A Sourcebook Palgrave Sourcebooks #8Item specificsCondition Very Good Seller Notes Pre-owned book in very good condition. Please see the photos of the book to see its condition. ISBN 9780230551367 EAN 9780230551367 Book Title Later Middle Ages : a Sourcebook Item Length 9.2in Publisher Palgrave Macmillan The Limited Publication Year 2011 Format Trade Paperback Language English Item Height 0.8in Author Carolyn P. Collette, Harold Garrett-Goodyear Genre Literary Criticism, History, Literary Collections Topic Medieval, Europe / Medieval Item Width 6.1in Item Weight 18.3 Oz Number of Pages 368 Pages About this productProduct InformationThis substantial anthology of documents offers students of later medieval English literature, society and history a range of interdisciplinary perspectives through which to understand the literary texts from the period 1350-1550. Informed by the latest scholarship and meticulous original research, it includes both classic texts and brings rare materials back into circulation. The documents illustrate and illuminate the languages of medieval England, its books and methods of manuscript production; as well as the diverse richness of the spirituality, chivalry and scientific knowledge that shaped the later medieval world. Supported by a wide-range of pedagogically-designed tools to help students find their way into the history, literature and culture of the period, The Later Middle Ages: A Sourcebook includes: - An authoritative introduction outlining key historical events, social and political movements, and literary and cultural ideas of the time - Informative headnotes, footnotes and section introductions, supporting the material and providing insights into how individual documents aid the reading of major texts - A timeline and a chronological list of the major literary events of the period - A comprehensive guide to further reading and useful websites The Later Middle Ages: A Sourcebook makes available documents that are both important in their own right, and crucial for an understanding of the literary output of the period, challenging boundaries between text and context, literature and history. The rich source material and essential context that this book provides make it an invaluable resource for all students of Medieval Studies. Product IdentifiersPublisher Palgrave Macmillan The Limited ISBN-10 023055136x ISBN-13 9780230551367 Product ID (ePID) 3038283234 Product Key FeaturesBook Title Later Middle Ages : a Sourcebook Format Trade Paperback Language English Topic Medieval, Europe / Medieval Publication Year 2011 Genre Literary Criticism, History, Literary Collections Number of Pages 368 Pages DimensionsItem Length 9.2in Item Height 0.8in Item Width 6.1in Item Weight 18.3 Oz Additional Product FeaturesSeries Volume Number 8 Number of Volumes 1 Vol. Lc Classification Number D1-Dx301 Reviews 'This exceptionally wide-ranging, lucid and informative selection of texts pulls off a brilliant trick: it makes the strange places of the past accessible while revealing at the same time their fascinating variousness and complexity. It's not only a handbook for beginners but a treasure trove for those who already know their way around.' - Felicity Riddy, |