The Later Middle Ages A Sourcebook Palgrave Sourcebooks #8

Description: The Later Middle Ages A Sourcebook Palgrave Sourcebooks #8Item specificsConditionVery GoodSeller NotesPre-owned book in very good condition. Please see the photos of the book to see its condition.ISBN9780230551367EAN9780230551367Book TitleLater Middle Ages : a SourcebookItem Length9.2inPublisherPalgrave Macmillan The LimitedPublication Year2011FormatTrade PaperbackLanguageEnglishItem Height0.8inAuthorCarolyn P. Collette, Harold Garrett-GoodyearGenreLiterary Criticism, History, Literary CollectionsTopicMedieval, Europe / MedievalItem Width6.1inItem Weight18.3 OzNumber of Pages368 PagesAbout 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 IdentifiersPublisherPalgrave Macmillan The LimitedISBN-10023055136xISBN-139780230551367eBay Product ID (ePID)3038283234Product Key FeaturesBook TitleLater Middle Ages : a SourcebookAuthorCarolyn P. Collette, Harold Garrett-GoodyearFormatTrade PaperbackLanguageEnglishTopicMedieval, Europe / MedievalPublication Year2011GenreLiterary Criticism, History, Literary CollectionsNumber of Pages368 PagesDimensionsItem Length9.2inItem Height0.8inItem Width6.1inItem Weight18.3 OzAdditional Product FeaturesSeries Volume Number8Number of Volumes1 Vol.Lc Classification NumberD1-Dx301Reviews'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, Emerita Professor of English and Related Literature and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of York, UK, '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, Emerita Professor of English and Related Literature and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of York, UKTable of ContentSeries Editor's Preface Chronology Introduction The English Languages Spiritual Affirmations, Aspirations and Anxieties Violence and the Work of Chivalry Scientia; Knowledge, Practical, Theoretical and Historical Book Production, The World of Manuscripts, Patrons and Readers Producing and Exchanging: Work in Manors and Towns Polity and Governance, Unity and Disunity Further Reading Index.Copyright Date2011Target AudienceCollege AudienceLccn2010-032622SeriesPalgrave Sourcebooks Ser.IllustratedYes

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