{"product_id":"atlas-of-medieval-europe-9780415383028","title":"Atlas of Medieval Europe","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cem\u003e Atlas of Medieval Europe\u003c\/em\u003e covers the period from the fall of the Roman Empire through to the beginnings of the Renaissance, spreading from the Atlantic coast to the Russian steppes. Each map approaches a separate issue or series of events in medieval history, and a commentary locates it in its broader context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second edition has over forty new maps covering a variety of topics including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Moravian Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenvironmental change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe travels and correspondence of Froissart and travellers in the east\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe layout of great castles and palaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThorough coverage is also given to geographically peripheral areas like Portugal, Poland, Scandinavia and Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding a vivid representation of the development of nations, peoples and social structures, and charting political and military events, the \u003cem\u003eAtlas\u003c\/em\u003e takes a detailed look at a variety of key areas including language and literature; the development \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A valuable resource for any teacher of medieval history at sixth-form or undergraduate level, and, at a reasonable paperback price, a better buy for students than most textbooks. There is a good balance between maps which provide reference for necessary bread-and-butter topics, from the Roman Empire in 395 to European expansion at the end of the middle ages, and those which illustrate new work and thinking on less expected topics.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e - History\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'As the editors of the \u003cem\u003eAtlas of Medieval Europe\u003c\/em\u003e rightly point out, a good atlas for teaching the history of medieval Europe has been sadly lacking for some time. Their attempt to solve this problem is not only commendable, but also a largely successful enterprise. Better still, the atlas has been designed as a teaching aid with scholarly sophistication and an attention to detail that many such aids do not possess. All medievalsits, not just historians, will find this atlas a helpful new resource.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e - The Medieval Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'For any serious study of medieval European history and culture, and atlas is essential. Despite the general familiarity of European geography, there is a hugh amount of unfamiliar detail - about places, people and events - to be assimilated. Presenting this in visual form, particularly through maps, is one of the most effective ways of teaching. An atlas of medieva Europe which combines clarity of presentation with richness of information has long been a desideratum, and Angus Mackay (University of Edingburgh) and David Ditchburn (University of Aberdeen) have noew managed to assemble such a volume, in collaboration with 35 expert contributers ... the aim, carried out very successfully, is to ensure clear and uncluttered maps with the right balance between detail and legibility.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Journal of Australian and New Zealand Association for Medieval and Early Modern Studies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A valuable resource for any teacher of medieval history at sixth-form or undergraduate level ... there is a good balance between maps which provide reference for necessary bread-and-butter topics, from the Roman Empire in 395 to European expansion at the end of the middle ages, and those which illustrate new work and thinking on less expected topics.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e - History\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'As the editors of the \u003cem\u003eAtlas of Medieval Europe\u003c\/em\u003e rightly point out, a good atlas for teaching the history of medieval Europe has been sadly lacking for some time. Their attempt to solve this problem is not only commendable, but also a largely successful enterprise. Better still, the atlas has been designed as a teaching aid with scholarly sophistication and an attention to detail that many such aids do not possess. All medievalsits, not just historians, will find this atlas a helpful new resource.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e - The Medieval Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'For any serious study of medieval European history and culture, an atlas is essential ... the aim, carried out very successfully, is to ensure clear and uncluttered maps with the right balance between detail and legibility.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Journal of Australian and New Zealand Association for Medieval and Early Modern Studies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: Physical Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: The Early Middle Ages, c.395–1050\u003c\/strong\u003e 1. War, Politics and Power 2. Religion 3. Government, Economy and Society 4. Culture \u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: The High Middle Ages, c.1050–1300 \u003c\/strong\u003e5. War, Politics and Power 6. Religion 7. Government, Economy and Society 8. Culture \u003cstrong\u003ePart 4: The Late Middle Ages, c.1300–1500 \u003c\/strong\u003e9. War, Politics and Power 10. Religion 11. Government, Economy and Society 12. Culture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018140614999,"sku":"9780415383028","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415383028.jpg?v=1750775765","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/atlas-of-medieval-europe-9780415383028","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}