The Making of Medieval History
Graham A. Loud, Martial Staub
Medieval history is present in many forms in our world. Monuments from the Middle Ages or inspired by them are a familiar feature of landscapes across Europe and beyond; the period between the end of the Roman Empire in Western Europe and the Reformation and European expansion is an essential part of our imagination, be it conveyed through literature, the arts, science fiction or even video games; it is also commonly invoked in political debates. Specialists in the field have played a major role in shaping modern perceptions of the era. But little is known about the factors that have influenced them and their work. The essays in this volume provide original insights into the fabric and dissemination of medieval history as a scholarly discipline from the late eighteenth century onwards. The case-studies range from the creation of specific images of the Middle Ages to the ways in which medievalists have dealt with European identity, contributed to making and deconstructing myths and, more specifically, addressed questions relating to land and frontiers as well as to religion.
Κατηγορίες:
Έτος:
2017
Εκδότης:
York Medieval Press
Γλώσσα:
english
Σελίδες:
258
ISBN 10:
1903153700
ISBN 13:
9781903153703
Αρχείο:
PDF, 17.02 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2017