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Significantly revised, The Medieval Millennium, Second Edition presents a concise, yet comprehensive survey of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the fifth through the fifteenth centuries. Taking a chronological approach, it constructs a political narrative that sets the context for discussing developments in social, intellectual, and art history. Strong, sustained coverage of Byzantium and Islam highlights the complex relationships between these cultures with those of Western Europe. Features Biographical essays at the start of each chapter show the impact of history on the lives of real people "Society and Culture" essays spotlight the contributions of such topics as music, diet, and religion An expanded map and illustration program enriches the narrativeFrankforter, A. Daniel is the author of 'Medieval Millennium An Introduction', published 2002 under ISBN 9780130978516 and ISBN 0130978515.
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