The Middle Ages: Sources of Medieval History

The Middle Ages #1

by Brian Tierney (Editor)

This book of translated materials from the late Roman Empire to the mid-fifteenth century introduces students to the diversity of Medieval culture--covering the variety of lifestyles, ways of thinking, and forms of literary expression. Arranged chronologically, the book draws from an unusually wide variety of materials letters; biographies; poetry; legal, philosophical and scientific writings; and government records. The new edition includes more material on women, peasant life, and religious dissent. In addition, there is a new chapter that documents a variety of women's roles including wife, saint, and doctor.

Genres: History, Medieval, Nonfiction, European History

415 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Reader2007 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Medieval Europe.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always find primary sources interesting. I only read the first half for school.