{"title":"John Aberth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Aberth\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an insightful exploration into historical themes, focusing particularly on the complexities of the medieval period. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eContesting the Middle Ages\u003c\/em\u003e, challenge traditional narratives and invite readers to reconsider established perspectives with a critical eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeared towards students and enthusiasts of history alike, Aberth’s books blend thorough research with accessible prose, making complex ideas approachable without sacrificing depth. His contributions enrich the field of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e by providing nuanced interpretations of historical events and cultural developments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"contesting-the-middle-ages-by-john-aberth-9780415729291","title":"Contesting the Middle Ages","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eContesting the Middle Ages\u003c\/i\u003e is a thorough exploration of recent arguments surrounding nine hotly debated topics: the decline and fall of Rome, the Viking invasions, the Crusades, the persecution of minorities, sexuality in the Middle Ages, women within medieval society, intellectual and environmental history, the Black Death, and, lastly, the waning of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe historiography of the Middle Ages, a term in itself controversial amongst medieval historians, has been continuously debated and rewritten for centuries. In each chapter, John Aberth sets out key historiographical debates in an engaging and informative way, encouraging students to consider the process of writing about history and prompting them to ask questions even of already thoroughly debated subjects, such as why the Roman Empire fell, or what significance the Black Death had both in the late Middle Ages and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSparking discussion and inspiring examination of the past and its ongoing significance in modern life, \u003ci\u003eContesting the Middle Ages\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for students of medieval history and historiography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605268185324,"sku":"9780415729291","price":353.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415729291-contesting-the-middle-ages.jpg?v=1778129949"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-aberth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}