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Fifty Key Medieval Thinkers
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Fifty Key Medieval Thinkers Paperback - 2002

by G. R. Evans

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Focussing on individuals whose ideas shaped intellectual life between 400 and 1500, Fifty Key Medieval Thinkers is an accessible introduction to those religious, philosophical and political concepts central to the medieval worldview. Including such diverse figures as Bede and Wyclif, each entry presents a biographical outline, a list of works and a summary of their main theories, alongside suggestions for further reading. Chronologically arranged, and with an introductory essay which presents important themes in context, this volume is an invaluable reference tool for all students of Medieval Europe.

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Focussing on individuals whose ideas shaped intellectual life between 400 and 1500, Fifty Key Medieval Thinkers is an accessible introduction to those religious, philosophical and political concepts central to the medieval worldview. Including such diverse figures as Bede and Wyclif, each entry presents a biographical outline, a list of works and a summary of their main theories, alongside suggestions for further reading. Chronologically arranged, and with an introductory essay which presents important themes in context, this volume is an invaluable reference tool for all students of Medieval Europe.

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At the beginning of our story, many of Christianity's earliest battles had been satisfactorily fought and settled.

Details

  • Title Fifty Key Medieval Thinkers
  • Author G. R. Evans
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Paperback
  • Pages 218
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge, London
  • Publication date 2002-02-14
  • Features Bibliography
  • ISBN 9780415236638 / 0415236630
  • Weight 0.62 lbs (0.28 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.68 x 5.58 x 0.5 in (22.05 x 14.17 x 1.27 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
  • Category Philosophy
  • Library of Congress subjects Theologians, Philosophers, Medieval
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2001048457
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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