Atlas of the Medieval World

Atlas of the Medieval World
Author: Rosamond McKitterick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN:

Forged in an age of faith and war and tempered by great statesmen, religious leaders and artists, medieval civilizations witnessed remarkable transformations. Far from being a homogeneous world of knights and castles, the era saw a multitude of contrasting and often competing cultures, many of which became the foundation stones for the emergence of modern societies. From the expansion of Islam across the Mediterranean to the appearance of centralized states and Christian monarchies, the Atlas of the Medieval World draws from new archival and archaeological evidence to reveal a period of astonishing cultural vibrancy and political diversity. Alongside stunning maps covering nearly a millennium of one of the most formative phases in history, hundreds of exquisite pictures of art and architecture accompany expertly written text edited by Rosamond McKitterick, Professor of Early Medieval History at Cambridge University to bring an extraordinary period to life as no reference has before. The Arab invasions of Europe, the empire of Charlemagne, the African kingdoms of Songhai and Mali, the Crusades, the Viking and Mongol invasions, the Delhi sultanate and the T'ang and Ming empires are just a few of the subjects explained in the Atlas of the Medieval World. What's more, cultural and economic trends such as the spread of literacy and the growth of towns receive equal attention alongside the emergence of kingdoms and the march of armies to form a comprehensive history of all major societies outside of the Americas during the Middle Ages.

Atlas of Medieval Europe

Atlas of Medieval Europe
Author: Angus Mackay
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2002-09-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 1134806930

Covering the period from the fall of the Roman Empire through to the beginnings of the Renaissance, this is an indispensable volume which brings the complex and colourful history of the Middle Ages to life. Key features: * geographical coverage extends to the broadest definition of Europe from the Atlantic coast to the Russian steppes * each map approaches a separate issue or series of events in Medieval history, whilst a commentary locates it in its broader context * as a body, the maps provide a vivid representation of the development of nations, peoples and social structures. With over 140 maps, expert commentaries and an extensive bibliography, this is the essential reference for those who are striving to understand the fundamental issues of this period.

The Medieval World

The Medieval World
Author: John M. Thompson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2009
Genre: Atlases
ISBN: 1426205333

This comprehensive historical atlas concentrates on the Mediterranean world but also shows what happened across the globe between A.D. 400 and 1500--from the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Sumptuously illustrated, it features period works of art, fascinating maps, quotes from medieval figures, close-ups of intriguing artifacts, and rich landscape photographs. For every century, a signature city is spotlighted to represent that era's developments, and time lines connect the many dramatic events that took place in these dark and exciting times.

Fighting Techniques of the Medieval World

Fighting Techniques of the Medieval World
Author: Matthew Bennett
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2006
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780312348205

Describes the fighting techniques of soldiers in Europe and the Near East in an age before the widespread use of gunpowder.

The Atlas of Medieval Man

The Atlas of Medieval Man
Author: Colin Platt
Publisher: Saint Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1979
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780312115494

Covering the years between AD 1,000 to 1,500, an illustrated volume includes information on the Norman Conquest, the Crusades, the Black Death, the Hundred Years' War, and the spread of Islam. By the author of Medieval England. Reprint.

Atlas of Medieval Jewish History

Atlas of Medieval Jewish History
Author: Haim Beinart
Publisher: New York ; Toronto : Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1992-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780130506917

Miriam tells how her Jewish parents hid her when the Nazis invaded the Netherlands in 1940. 'An exceptionally sensitive and effective portrayal of a difficult subject.' Ages 9+

Atlas of Medieval Europe

Atlas of Medieval Europe
Author: Donald Matthew
Publisher: Facts on File
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1983
Genre: Civilization, Medieval
ISBN:

Surveys the history of European culture and society from the decline of the Roman empire to the discovery of America.