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Jesus as Mother
Studies in the Spirituality of the High Middle Ages
Häftad, 1984
263 kr
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From the Introduction, by Caroline Walker Bynum: The opportunity to rethink and republish several of my early articles in combination with a new essay on the thirteenth century has led me to consider the continuity - both of argument and of approach - that underlies them. In one sense, their …
Handbook of the Troubadours
Av F. R. P. Akehurst, Judith M. Davis
Häftad, 1995
558 kr
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This book is a reference volume and a digest of more than a century of scholarly work on troubadour poetry. Written by leading scholars, it summarizes the current consensus on the various facets of troubadour studies. Standing at the beginning of the history of modern European verse, the …
Medieval Religion and Technology
Collected Essays
Av Lynn White
Häftad, 2018
447 kr
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This collection of nineteen essays, their previous publication dates scattered over a long career, is designed to indicate the velocity and variety of the inventiveness visible in medieval engineering and also to explore the relation of technology to the values of western medieval culture. During …
Cultural Encounters
The Impact of the Inquisition in Spain and the New World
Av Mary Elizabeth Perry, Anne J. Cruz
Häftad, 2018
348 kr
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More than just an expression of religious authority or an instrument of social control, the Inquisition was an arena where cultures met and clashed on both shores of the Atlantic. This pioneering volume examines how cultural identities were maintained despite oppression.Persecuted groups were able …
Song of Roland
Formulaic Style and Poetic Craft
Häftad, 1973
575 kr
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The Song of Roland: Formulaic Style and Poetic Craft by Joseph J. Duggan offers a groundbreaking reevaluation of one of medieval Europe’s most celebrated epics. Long regarded as a touchstone of French literary tradition, the Chanson de Roland has fueled debates over whether its artistry reflects a …
Transformation of the Roman World
Gibbon's Problem after Two Centuries
Av Lynn White
Häftad, 1966
632 kr
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The Transformation of the Roman World: Gibbon’s Problem after Two Centuries, edited by Lynn White, Jr., revisits one of the most enduring questions in historical scholarship: how to understand the decline and transformation of the Roman Empire. Sparked by Edward Gibbon’s monumental The History of …
Jordanus de Nemore, de Numeris Datis
A Critical Edition and Translation
Häftad, 1981
500 kr
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Jordanus de Nemore's De Numeris Datis stands as a groundbreaking text, marking the advent of advanced algebra in Western Europe. Written in the 13th century, the work assumes mastery of basic algebra and progresses to develop a systematic approach to quadratic, simultaneous, and proportional …
Medieval Secular Literature
Four Essays
Häftad, 1965
575 kr
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In Medieval Secular Literature: Four Essays, the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at UCLA captures the vibrant intellectual and social spirit of its inaugural colloquium held in April 1964. This event brought together a diverse group of scholars from across disciplines—spanning …
Marius: On The Elements
A Critical Edition and Translation
Häftad, 1976
515 kr
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Marius: On the Elements is a groundbreaking exploration of twelfth-century scientific thought, revealing the remarkable intellectual rigor and experimental focus of its time. Written by the enigmatic figure Marius, this treatise delves into the nature of matter, the composition of elements, and …
Galileo Reappraised
Häftad, 1966
515 kr
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The 1965 conference at the University of California, Los Angeles, commemorating the four-hundredth anniversary of Galileo Galilei's birth, brought together leading scholars to exchange ideas on his multifaceted legacy. Sponsored by the university's Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, the …
Song of Roland
Formulaic Style and Poetic Craft
Inbunden, 1973
941 kr
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The Song of Roland: Formulaic Style and Poetic Craft by Joseph J. Duggan offers a groundbreaking reevaluation of one of medieval Europe’s most celebrated epics. Long regarded as a touchstone of French literary tradition, the Chanson de Roland has fueled debates over whether its artistry reflects a …
Transformation of the Roman World
Gibbon's Problem after Two Centuries
Av Lynn White
Inbunden, 1966
843 kr
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The Transformation of the Roman World: Gibbon’s Problem after Two Centuries, edited by Lynn White, Jr., revisits one of the most enduring questions in historical scholarship: how to understand the decline and transformation of the Roman Empire. Sparked by Edward Gibbon’s monumental The History of …
Jordanus de Nemore, de Numeris Datis
A Critical Edition and Translation
Inbunden, 1981
1156 kr
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Jordanus de Nemore's De Numeris Datis stands as a groundbreaking text, marking the advent of advanced algebra in Western Europe. Written in the 13th century, the work assumes mastery of basic algebra and progresses to develop a systematic approach to quadratic, simultaneous, and proportional …
Medieval Secular Literature
Four Essays
Inbunden, 1965
1329 kr
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In Medieval Secular Literature: Four Essays, the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at UCLA captures the vibrant intellectual and social spirit of its inaugural colloquium held in April 1964. This event brought together a diverse group of scholars from across disciplines—spanning …
Marius: On The Elements
A Critical Edition and Translation
Inbunden, 1976
1190 kr
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Marius: On the Elements is a groundbreaking exploration of twelfth-century scientific thought, revealing the remarkable intellectual rigor and experimental focus of its time. Written by the enigmatic figure Marius, this treatise delves into the nature of matter, the composition of elements, and …
Galileo Reappraised
Inbunden, 1966
1190 kr
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The 1965 conference at the University of California, Los Angeles, commemorating the four-hundredth anniversary of Galileo Galilei's birth, brought together leading scholars to exchange ideas on his multifaceted legacy. Sponsored by the university's Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, the …
Medieval Religion and Technology
Collected Essays
Av Lynn White
Inbunden, 2024
843 kr
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This collection of nineteen essays, their previous publication dates scattered over a long career, is designed to indicate the velocity and variety of the inventiveness visible in medieval engineering and also to explore the relation of technology to the values of western medieval culture. During …
Cultural Encounters
The Impact of the Inquisition in Spain and the New World
Av Mary Elizabeth Perry, Anne J. Cruz
Inbunden, 2024
1537 kr
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More than just an expression of religious authority or an instrument of social control, the Inquisition was an arena where cultures met and clashed on both shores of the Atlantic. This pioneering volume examines how cultural identities were maintained despite oppression.Persecuted groups were able …
