Isbn: 9780500570043 - the structure of medieval society (12 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. Good Condition paperback 143 pages.

PAPERBACK. Condizione: GOOD. A CLEAN AND BRIGHT UNMARKED COPY OF THIS BOOK.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condizione: Good+. Pages lightly browned. Wraps are lightly yellowed and soiled. Light bump to top of spine.; With 107 illustrations, 16 in colour.; Library of Medieval Civilization; 144 pages.

Condizione: Very Good. 1971. paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some nicks and tears, front cover torn, remains very good. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condizione: Very Good. 1971. paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some nicks and tears, front cover torn, remains very good. . . . .

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition - Softcover. 143 pages. B&W illustrations. Light wear to covers' covers and edges. Clean white background soft covers. Clean pages.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. 143 pages. ex-library, cover worn, text lightly tanned.

Condizione: Poor. Some outer edges have minor scuffs. Cover has light scratches and marks. Textblock has gone Brown. Book content is in good readable condition.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. Book condition is very good. Ex-owner name on the first fly leaf page. Book block is clean and unmarked all side of the book. Spine intact. Text body is clean and unmarked throughout the book. No dust jacket. No extra charges for over-sea shipping as the book weight is under 500grams. Actual weight of the book is 0.219kg. Over-all a great and neat copy of the book. Published in 1971 by Thames and Hudson, The Structure of Medieval Society by British historian Christopher Brooke is a concise 144-page exploration of European medieval civilization. Instead of broad generalizations, Brooke uses specific settings and notable historical figures to explain how the rigid, interconnected world of the Middle Ages functioned. This book is the second edition, published 1978. Core Themes and Topics : Brooke focuses on key pillars of medieval life to show how power, faith, and daily existence were organized: The Countryside and Town: How agrarian life and growing urban centers shaped the economic and physical realities of ordinary people. The Court and Law: The mechanics of royal authority, local governance, and the systems of justice that bound communities together. The Papacy and Church: The dual division of authority into secular and religious spheres, highlighting the immense reach of the Church. Economic Attitudes: The medieval view on wealth, where sins like avarice and usury took precedence over modern concepts of capital investment. Key Historical Figures: To ground these abstract structures, Brooke profiles distinct personalities whose lives reflected the tensions and coherence of the era:St. Francis: Representing radical spiritual poverty against a wealthy Church. Pope Innocent III: Symbolizing the peak of papal power and political administration. Louis VI of France and Henry I of England: Illustrating the practical struggles of early secular monarchy. Suger (Abbot of St. Denis) and Henry Blois (Bishop of Winchester): Showing the intersection of high politics, art, and ecclesiastical administration.…

Condizione: fine. 1971, 144pp, paperback, staat is goed, enige verkleuring kaft.

Paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.