Later Middle Ages

The Later Middle Ages is a period in European medieval history that is often interpreted through the lenses of previous or following developments, leading to a need to revise and rewrite the story. It charts the principal developments of late medieval Europe while opening up to different political cultures and societies, throwing new light on older concepts, and revealing analogies and differences with other geopolitical contexts.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 06 May 2021
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The Later Middle Ages, a pivotal era in European medieval history, bears the weight of historical narratives from the past and present. Its chronological and geopolitical boundaries are defined by a narrative of decline or transition, leading to interpretations that place it at the end of the feudal, communal, imperial, or papal era or as the herald of modernity. This period urgently demands a rewriting of its story, fostering new critical and technical vocabularies that transcend the study of other periods. By embracing a conscious approach to temporal and spatial diversity and dismantling the traditional narrative of decline and transition into one of many changes and continuities, The Later Middle Ages charts the principal developments of late medieval Europe while opening up to diverse political cultures and societies. It sheds new light on older concepts, reveals analogies, and highlights differences with other geopolitical contexts. Accompanied by maps, illustrations, a detailed chronology, and a comprehensive reading list, The Later Middle Ages aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to this complex, dynamic, and captivating period for Europe and beyond.

\n Weight: 442g\n
Dimension: 138 x 217 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780198731634\n \n