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Medieval Foundations of the Western Intellectual Tradition 400-1400

Marcia Colish

Paperback 1999-02-01

Publisher Description

An analysis of the course of Western intellectual history between A.D. 400 and 1400, this book is divided into two parts: the first surveys the comparative modes of thought and varying success of Byzantine, Latin-Christian and Muslim cultures, and the second takes readers from the 11th century revival of learning to the high Middle Ages and beyond, the period in which the vibrancy of Western intellectual culture enabled it to stamp its imprint well beyond the frontiers of Christendom. 24 illustrations.

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Publisher Description

An analysis of the course of Western intellectual history between A.D. 400 and 1400, this book is divided into two parts: the first surveys the comparative modes of thought and varying success of Byzantine, Latin-Christian and Muslim cultures, and the second takes readers from the 11th century revival of learning to the high Middle Ages and beyond, the period in which the vibrancy of Western intellectual culture enabled it to stamp its imprint well beyond the frontiers of Christendom. 24 illustrations.

Koorong Code156243
ISBN0300078528
EAN9780300078527
Pages448
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryPhilosophy
PublisherYale University Press
Publication DateFeb 1999
Dimensions25 x 155 x 235mm
Weight0.706kg