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Norman F. Cantor’s *The Civilization of the Middle Ages* redefines medieval studies by foregrounding culture, religion, and social dynamics over traditional political narratives. The latest edition, expanded by a third of its content, incorporates current research and new perspectives on the early foundations of the era up to A.D. 450, as well as the late Middle Ages of the 14th and 15th centuries. Strengthened sections on Jewish history, women’s roles, popular religion, and heresy deepen the analysis. Cantor’s hallmark biography sketches of prominent medieval figures remain, enriching the compelling, accessible narrative that has made the work a staple of medieval scholarship.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: History/Medieval History
Authors: Norman F. Cantor
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