History and Geography in Late Antiquity by A.H. Merrills (English) Paperback Boo

Description: History and Geography in Late Antiquity by A.H. Merrills This title explores how the historians of the early medieval period sought to understand the world around them. It argues that they looked not only to events shaping the world, but also to its physical form, and offers fresh interpretations of Orosius, Jordanes, Isidore of Seville and the Venerable Bede. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The period from the fifth century to the eighth century witnessed massive political, social and religious change in Europe. Geographical and historical thought, long rooted to Roman ideologies, had to adopt the new perspectives of late antiquity. In the light of expanding Christianity and the evolution of successor kingdoms in the West, new historical discourses emerged which were seminal in the development of medieval historiography. Taking their lead from Orosius in the early fifth century, Latin historians turned increasingly to geographical description, as well as historical narrative, to examine the world around them. This book explores the interdependence of geographical and historical modes of expression in four of the most important writers of the period: Orosius, Jordanes, Isidore of Seville and the Venerable Bede. It offers important readings of each by arguing that the long geographical passages with which they were introduced were central to their authors historical assumptions and arguments. Author Biography A. H. Merrills is Solmsen Research Fellow, Institute for Research in the Humanities, University of Wisconsin at Madison. He has undertaken extensive archaeological work in France and Central Spain and is the editor of Vandals, Romans and Berbers: New Perspectives on Late Antique North Africa (Ashgate, 2004). Table of Contents Introduction: Historys other eye; 1. Orosius; 2. Jordanes; 3. Isidore; 4. Bede. Review "With its compelling and cogent analysis, fine writing and inclusion of complete English translations of each of the geographical introductions, History and Geography in Late Antiquity is a valuable contribution to the scholarly literature on its subjects and will certainly make these important texts more accessible to a wide audience." -Camille Serchuk, Southern Connecticut State University, Journal of Medieval Studies Promotional Examines the role of geography in the historical writings of the early medieval period. Review Quote "With its compelling and cogent analysis, fine writing and inclusion of complete English translations of each of the geographical introductions, History and Geography in Late Antiquity is a valuable contribution to the scholarly literature on its subjects and will certainly make these important texts more accessible to a wide audience." -Camille Serchuk, Southern Connecticut State University, Journal of Medieval Studies Promotional "Headline" Examines the role of geography in the historical writings of the early medieval period. Description for Bookstore This title explores how the historians of the early medieval period sought to understand the world around them. It argues that they looked not only to events shaping the world, but also to its physical form, and offers fresh interpretations of Orosius, Jordanes, Isidore of Seville and the Venerable Bede. Description for Library This title explores how the historians of the early medieval period sought to understand the world around them. It argues that they looked not only to events shaping the world, but also to its physical form, and offers fresh interpretations of Orosius, Jordanes, Isidore of Seville and the Venerable Bede. Details ISBN052107598X Author A.H. Merrills Short Title HIST & GEOGRAPHY IN LATE ANTIQ Pages 408 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 052107598X ISBN-13 9780521075985 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 64 Year 2008 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1975 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises DOI 10.1604/9780521075985 UK Release Date 2008-08-28 AU Release Date 2008-08-28 NZ Release Date 2008-08-28 Series Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Series Publication Date 2008-08-28 Alternative 9780511496370 DEWEY 940.1 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91377288;

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