Thinking Medieval: An Introduction to the Study of the Middle Ages

Bull, M.

This book is aimed at students coming to the study of western European medieval history for the first time, and also graduate students on interdisciplinary medieval studies programmes. It examines the place of the Middle Ages in modern popular culture, exploring the roots of the stereotypes that appear in films, on television and in the press, and asking why they remain so persistent. The book also asks whether 'medieval' is indeed a useful category in terms of historical periodization. It investigates some of the particular challenges posed by medieval sources and the ways in which they have survived. And it concludes with an exploration of the relevance of medieval history in today's world.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2005-09-27

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403912947

DOI: 10.1057/9780230501577

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 158