Joan Evans Libros

An extensively illustrated collection of essays by noted scholars which examine in depth six aspects of the medieval life and culture of Europe: the monastic world; the cathedrals, courts and castles; death and the afterlife; scholarships and universities; and industry, money and trade.

Worn boards have a curve to the long edges, dust marking to the page edges, owner's inscription.

Within France, a country rich in archtecture, amongst the Romanesque and Gothic churches and the Renaissance châteaux, the domestic architecture of the monasteries has been overlooked. Originally published in 1964, this book was the first study of French domestic monastic architecture since the Renaissance.

In nine chapters, medieval life is vividly and evocatively portrayed in all its shades. Through images and text, a colorful and flourishing world emerges before our eyes, despite the backdrop of war, cruelty, hardship, and death: the Western medieval period. The grandeur of knights and emperors, the tranquil world of monasteries and monks, fervent piety, indulgent pleasures, and humble expectations of death are all explored. The blossoming of science and civic diligence, the roles of merchants and the economy, as well as the lives of kings and castles, are intricately woven together to present a comprehensive picture of this rich historical era.