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Book SynopsisIn this fascinating book, which takes the form of a series of edited interviews with noted journalist Jean-Maurice de Montremy, Jacques Le Goff offers us a synthesis of his work on the Middle Ages.
Trade ReviewJacques Le Goff belongs to a small number of scholars who, from an early age, have written so much, and whose writings have so profoundly influenced their field, that their names have acquired a mythical aura. On woders, in short, whether Le Goff might be dead. It is good, therefore, to see him in My Quest for the Middle Ages, engaged in lively conversation. Readable and fluent explorations, which are not encumbered with too much detail, yet are sufficiently specific to allow a worthwhile argument to emerge. I believe that is translated the volume could be presented and marketed not only to historians and advanced students, but to those interested in history more generally (and they are many these days) and those interested in French culture. -- Miri Rubin, Professor of Medieval and Early Modern History, Queen Mary, University of London A winning formula: there is considerable interest in the 'person' Le Goff among academics of all kinds, and his views on medieval history command attention everywhere, from the specialist historian to the interested general reader. -- Walter Simons, Associate Professor of History, Dartmouth College Jacques Le Goff belongs to a small number of scholars who, from an early age, have written so much, and whose writings have so profoundly influenced their field, that their names have acquired a mythical aura. On woders, in short, whether Le Goff might be dead. It is good, therefore, to see him in My Quest for the Middle Ages, engaged in lively conversation. Readable and fluent explorations, which are not encumbered with too much detail, yet are sufficiently specific to allow a worthwhile argument to emerge. I believe that is translated the volume could be presented and marketed not only to historians and advanced students, but to those interested in history more generally (and they are many these days) and those interested in French culture. A winning formula: there is considerable interest in the 'person' Le Goff among academics of all kinds, and his views on medieval history command attention everywhere, from the specialist historian to the interested general reader.
Table of ContentsContents; 1 Becoming a Medievalist; 2 A Long Middle Ages; 3 Merchants, Bankers and Intellectuals; 4 A Civilisation Takes Shape; 5 On Earth as in Heaven.
