Este autor explora principalmente la Baja Edad Media, con un gran interés en la arquitectura eclesiástica y la historia de la brujería y la magia. Su obra profundiza en cómo las comunidades forjan y mantienen un sentido de cultura compartida en medio de diferencias y disputas. Examina la intrincada relación entre la piedad ordinaria y extraordinaria, y la dinámica de colaboración y conflicto en la creación de estructuras monumentales que simbolizan los intereses comunitarios.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.
This revised and expanded edition delves into the intriguing intersection of magic and medieval society, exploring its cultural, historical, and social implications. The interdisciplinary approach provides a comprehensive analysis of how magic influenced various aspects of life during the Middle Ages, offering new insights and perspectives. Rich in detail and scholarly research, it invites readers to reconsider the role of magic in shaping medieval thought and practices.