Isbn: 9781333859527 - the history of civilization, vol. 3: from the fall of the roman empire to the french revolution (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This captivating book chronicles the intellectual movements of the 8th century, a time of great transition and revival in Western history. As the Roman Empire dissolved, what emerged was a patchwork of small, independent societies, with little connection to one another. This led to a significant decline in intellectual pursuits and literacy. However, by the time of Charlemagne, things began to change. The author focuses on the life of Alcuin, an English scholar who became one of Charlemagne's closest advisors. Alcuin played a pivotal role in the Carolingian Renaissance, a period of renewed interest in learning and culture. The author describes Alcuin's efforts to restore ancient manuscripts, establish schools, and promote education. This book enriches our understanding of a critical period in history when the seeds of our modern world were sown. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…