From the Brink of the Apocalypse

Confronting Famine, War, Plague, and Death in the Later Middle Ages

Autori

• John Aberth

Parametri

• 352 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Medioevo
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Storia d'Europa

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The book explores the transformative impact of crises on the lives of ordinary people in the Middle Ages, highlighting how cultural beliefs, particularly apocalyptic notions, empowered them to confront challenges with resilience. The updated second edition incorporates recent scholarship, presenting bold new conclusions and posing significant questions about the era's societal dynamics.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

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