The central Middle Ages Europe 950-1320 (Oxford University Press, 2006)
Paralleltitel: Central Middle Ages 950-1320
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction - Daniel Power. -- - Society - Martin Aurell. -- - Economy - David Nicholas. -- - Politics - Björn Weiler. -- - Religion - Julia Barrow. -- - Intellectual and cultural creativity - Anna Sapir Abulafia. -- - The expansion of Latin Christendom - Nora Berend. -- - Conclusion - Daniel Power
This new volume in the Short Oxford History of Europe series traces the history of Europe in the central middle ages (c.950-1320), an age of far-reaching change for the continent. Seven expert contributors consider the history of this period from a variety of perspectives, including political, social, economic, religious and intellectual history. - ;The period from the late tenth to the early fourteenth centuries was one of the most dynamic in European history. Latin Christendom found a new confidence which has left its mark upon the landscape in the form of the great cathedrals and castles, w