Why the Middle Ages Matter

Why the Middle Ages Matter
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 222
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ISBN-10 : 9781136636486
ISBN-13 : 113663648X
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Book Synopsis Why the Middle Ages Matter by : Celia Chazelle

Download or read book Why the Middle Ages Matter written by Celia Chazelle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-02-20 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The word "medieval" is often used in a negative way when talking about contemporary issues; Why the Middle Ages Matter refreshes our thinking about this historical era, and our own, by looking at some pressing concerns from today's world, asking how these issues were really handled in the medieval period, and showing why the past matters now. The contributors here cover topics such as torture, animal rights, marriage, sexuality, imprisonment, refugees, poverty and end of life care. They shed light on relations between Christians and Muslims and on political leadership. This collection challenges many negative stereotypes of medieval people, revealing a world from which, for instance, much could be learned about looking after the spiritual needs of the dying, and about integrating prisoners into the wider community with the emphasis on reconciliation between victim and criminal. It represents a new level of engagement with issues of social justice by medievalists and provides a highly engaging way into studying the middle ages for students"--


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