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Reading the Middle Ages: Sources from Europe, Byzantium, and the Islamic World

Reading the Middle Ages: Sources from Europe, Byzantium, and the Islamic World

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The third edition of Reading the Middle Ages offers a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the Middle Ages, with new materials on the Byzantine and Islamic worlds, the Mediterranean region, and medieval material culture. It includes essays on weapons and warfare and features a color insert with medieval artifacts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 568 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Publisher: University of Toronto Press


The third edition of Reading the Middle Ages is a comprehensive and engaging resource for students studying the Middle Ages. Retaining the strengths of its predecessors, such as thematic and geographical diversity, clear and informative introductions, and close integration with A Short History of the Middle Ages, it also offers significant new materials. These include extensive coverage of the Byzantine and Islamic worlds, as well as the Mediterranean region.

One of the most notable additions to this edition is the stunning Reading through Looking color insert, which showcases medieval artifacts and provides insights into how historians study medieval material culture. The insert has been expanded to include essays on weapons and warfare by medievalist Riccardo Cristiani, offering valuable perspectives on this important aspect of medieval history.

To assist readers in navigating the complex sources of the Middle Ages, the book includes new maps, timelines, and genealogies. These tools help to clarify the relationships between different historical events and individuals and provide a deeper understanding of the period.

Furthermore, students have access to hundreds of Questions for Reflection on the History Matters website (www.utphistorymatters.com). These questions encourage critical thinking and deeper engagement with the material, helping students to develop a more nuanced and informed understanding of the Middle Ages.

Overall, the third edition of Reading the Middle Ages is an essential resource for students of medieval history, offering a wealth of information and insights in a user-friendly and accessible format. Whether you are a student or a scholar, this book will provide you with a valuable foundation for your studies of this fascinating period.

Weight: 1296g
Dimension: 205 x 252 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781442636736
Edition number: 3rd ed.

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