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The age of faith
a history of medieval civilization--Christian, Islamic, and Judaic-- from Constantine to Dante: A.D. 325-1300
Book • 2011
This book is the fourth volume of the classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning series 'The Story of Civilization'.
It surveys the medieval achievements and modern significance of Christian, Islamic, and Judaic life and culture.
The volume includes dramatic stories of key historical figures such as Augustine, Hypatia, Justinian, Mohammed, Charlemagne, and Dante, among others.
It also discusses the emergence of Gothic architecture, the rise of universities, and the development of financial and banking institutions during the Middle Ages.
It surveys the medieval achievements and modern significance of Christian, Islamic, and Judaic life and culture.
The volume includes dramatic stories of key historical figures such as Augustine, Hypatia, Justinian, Mohammed, Charlemagne, and Dante, among others.
It also discusses the emergence of Gothic architecture, the rise of universities, and the development of financial and banking institutions during the Middle Ages.
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Mentioned by Dan Carlin when discussing the climate of pessimism and negativity in 10th-century Europe.
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Show 70 - Twilight of the Aesir II
Mentioned by Rudyard Lynch when discussing authors who studied the underlying principles of history.
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The Anthropology of Karens
