The period between 770 and 880 experienced an explosion of words signalling the documentary reawakening of Western civilization; this anthology offers a plentiful and engaging selection of primary source documents from that vibrant era.
Among the material new to this second edition are Rimbert's "Life of Anskar," with its detailed account of the Carolingian missionary contact with Scandinavia, Ratramnus's study of the dog-headed men, the monk Bernard's "Journey to Jerusalem," new specimens of popular beliefs, Audradus Modicus's complete "Book of Revelations," and new maps and illustrations.
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The period between 770 and 880 experienced an explosion of words signalling the documentary reawakening of Western civilization; this anthology offers a plentiful and engaging selection of primary source documents from that vibrant era.
Among the material new to this second edition are Rimbert's "Life of Anskar," with its detailed account of the Carolingian missionary contact with Scandinavia, Ratramnus's study of the dog-headed men, the monk Bernard's "Journey to Jerusalem," new specimens of popular beliefs, Audradus Modicus's complete "Book of Revelations," and new maps and illustrations.
Imprint | Broadview Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Readings in Medieval Civilizations and Cultures |
Release date | March 2004 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
First published | March 2004 |
Editors | Paul Edward Dutton |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 33mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 549 |
Edition | 2nd Revised edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-55111-492-7 |
Barcode | 9781551114927 |
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LSN | 1-55111-492-5 |