The one thousand years between 500 and 1500 AD is called the European Middle Ages, which refers to the "middle age" between the two cultural peaks of ancient Greek and Roman civilization and the Renaissance. This is a slightly embarrassing term. Author Miri Rubin's examination covers the provinces of the Roman Empire that became barbarian kingdoms, as well as the northern and eastern regions that gradually integrated into Europe. By describing the divine kingship, ideological beliefs, lifestyles, lords and knights, nature and environment, conquests and exchanges in the Middle Ages, this book explores the diversity and complexity, change and vitality of this historical period, as well as the legacy left to the modern world by this period, which is of irreplaceable and unique value for understanding the history of European civilization.
Reader comments
This book gave me a more comprehensive understanding of the Middle Ages! It corrected my misunderstanding of the "Middle Ages". It was not dark and ignorant, but full of change and vitality. The author's writing is concise and easy to understand, making complex history interesting like chatting with a friend. Recommended to friends who are interested in European history!
This book gave me a more comprehensive understanding of the Middle Ages! It corrected my misunderstanding of the "Middle Ages". It was not dark and ignorant, but full of change and vitality. The author's writing is concise and easy to understand, making complex history interesting like chatting with a friend. Recommended to friends who are interested in European history!