Medieval Worlds A Sourcebook

Complete with introductions, full commentary, glossary and a guide to further reading, Medieval Worlds is a comprehensive sourcebook for the study of western Europe from the fifth to the fifteenth century. Drawing on a wide range of documents, from chronicles, legal, state and church documents, to biographies, poems and letters from all over Europe, the authors expertly illustrate to the reader the unity -and complexity -of the medieval world. Amongst many more, central issues discussed include: the diverse world of monasteries the papacy the crusades women roles of the town and countryside. Studying these areas presents the reader with a view of the medieval era as it was: one of immense diversity with openness to new ideas, and outreach in areas from technology to natural philosophy. All students ofmedieval history will find this an invaluable addition to their course studies.Anderson, Roberta is the author of 'Medieval Worlds A Sourcebook' with ISBN 9780415253093 and ISBN 0415253098.