Medieval Europe and the World From Late Antiquity to Modernity 400 1500 1st Edition by Robin W Winks, Teofilo F Ruiz ISBN 0195156943 9780195156942

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ISBN 10: 0195156943 
ISBN 13: 9780195156942
Author: Robin W Winks, Teofilo F Ruiz

Medieval Europe and the World: From Late Antiquity to Modernity, 400-1500 examines the development of western European social, political, economic, and cultural institutions during one of the most complex and creative periods the world has ever known. The book looks at the history of Medieval Europe in relation to its links with the rest of the world, exploring the interaction of western Europe with Islam, the Far East, Africa, and such outlying areas as Scandinavia, Iberia, and Eastern Europe. It considers the genesis and shaping of distinct western ideals, social affairs, economic patterns, and new cultural forms in relation to Islam and Byzantium–two other great civilizations that deeply influenced the growth of western Europe’s unique history. Placing emphasis on medieval Europe’s social and economic transformations and the diversity of social orders, the book analyzes the ways in which these elements interconnected during the formation of medieval society. It also gives special consideration to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, an era that serves as a bridge between the cultural developments of the early and central Middle Ages and the emergence of new patterns of thought and social organization in the late medieval period.

Medieval Europe and the World From Late Antiquity to Modernity 400 1500 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Late Antiquity and the Formation of Medieval Europe (400-800)

1. The Fall of the Western Roman Empire
   • The Decline of Rome
   • Barbarian Migrations and Invasions
   • The Legacy of Roman Civilization
2. The Rise of Christianity and the Church’s Power
   • The Conversion of Constantine
   • The Spread of Christianity
   • The Role of the Church in Medieval Europe
3. The Early Medieval Kingdoms
   • The Visigoths, Ostrogoths, and Vandals
   • The Merovingian and Carolingian Dynasties
4. The Byzantine Empire and Eastern Christianity
   • The Continuation of the Roman Empire in the East
   • The Influence of Byzantium on the West
5. The Carolingian Renaissance
   • Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire
   • Education, Culture, and the Preservation of Knowledge

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Part II: The High Middle Ages (800-1300)
6. Feudalism and the Medieval Social Structure

• Lords, Vassals, and Serfs
• The Manor System
• The Role of Women in Medieval Society

7. The Growth of Towns and Commerce
   • Trade Routes and the Rise of Merchant Classes
   • The Birth of Medieval Cities
   • Guilds and Craftsmanship
8. The Crusades and Religious Expansion
   • The First Crusade and the Conquest of Jerusalem
   • The Crusades’ Impact on Europe and the Middle East
   • The Legacy of the Crusades
9. Medieval Warfare and Chivalry
   • Feudal Armies and the Code of Chivalry
   • Key Battles and Conflicts (e.g., Battle of Hastings, the Hundred Years’ War)
   • The Development of Castles and Fortifications
10. Intellectual and Cultural Achievements
    • The Scholastic Movement and Universities
    • Gothic Architecture and Art
    • The Rise of Vernacular Literature (e.g., Dante, Chaucer)

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Part III: The Late Middle Ages (1300-1500)
11. The Black Death and its Consequences
– The Spread of the Plague
– Social, Economic, and Cultural Effects
12. The Crisis of the Fourteenth Century
– Famine, War, and Political Instability
– The Decline of Feudalism
13. The Renaissance: Precursor to Modernity
– The Revival of Classical Antiquity
– Humanism and the Rebirth of Learning
– Key Figures: Petrarch, Boccaccio, and Giotto
14. The Hundred Years’ War and the Rise of Nationalism
– Causes and Key Events of the War
– The Role of Joan of Arc and the Shifting Nature of Warfare
15. The Decline of the Medieval Church and Rise of Dissent
– The Great Schism and Religious Reform Movements
– The Rise of Heresy: The Cathars and Lollards
– The Early Seeds of the Reformation
16. The Exploration of the World
– Early Voyages and the Search for New Trade Routes
– The Expansion of European Influence
– Marco Polo and the Discovery of Asia

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Part IV: Europe and Its Global Context
17. The Islamic World and the Medieval West
– The Interaction Between Christianity and Islam
– The Crusades and Their Global Impact
– The Role of Muslim Scholars in Preserving and Advancing Knowledge
18. The Mongol Empire and Its Influence
– The Rise and Fall of the Mongol Empire
– Impact on Europe: Trade, Plague, and Cultural Exchange
19. Medieval Africa and Asia
– Kingdoms and Empires of Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
– China, Japan, and the Role of the Silk Road
– Comparative Perspectives on Medieval Societies

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Part V: Transition to Modernity
20. The Fall of Constantinople and the End of the Middle Ages
– The Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople
– The Renaissance as the Bridge to the Early Modern Period
21. The Medieval Legacy in the Modern World
– The Enduring Influence of the Medieval Period on Western Civilization
– Continuities and Changes in European Thought, Culture, and Society

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