{"title":"Paul Fouracre","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing works of \u003cem\u003ePaul Fouracre\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned historian whose scholarly pursuits vividly unravel the complexities of medieval history. With a keen focus on history and military, Fouracre's works offer readers an insightful dive into the past with both rigour and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eEternal Light\u003c\/em\u003e, Fouracre delves into the spiritual and cultural transformations of early medieval society, expertly weaving together the subtleties of belief and everyday life. Through meticulous research, he brings to life a period marked by profound change and continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarthly Concerns\u003c\/em\u003e, another of Fouracre's engaging titles, explores the pragmatic aspects of medieval society. This book sheds light on the political, economic, and social structures that shaped the medieval world, offering a comprehensive look at how these elements influenced historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, Paul Fouracre’s books are an invitation to explore the depths of the past with an expert guide. Dive into these rich narratives and gain a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eternal-light-and-earthly-concerns-by-paul-fouracre-9781526167200","title":"Eternal Light and Earthly Concerns","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn early Christianity, it was established that every church should have a light burning on the altar at all times.\u003c\/strong\u003e In this unique study, \u003cem\u003eEternal Light and Earthly Concerns\u003c\/em\u003e looks at the material and social consequences of maintaining these 'eternal' lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt investigates how the cost of lighting was met across Western Europe throughout the whole of the Middle Ages, revealing the social organisation that was built up around maintaining the lights in the belief that burning them reduced the time spent in Purgatory. When that belief collapsed during the Reformation, the eternal lights were summarily extinguished. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of the lights thus offers not only a new account of change in medieval Europe, but also a sustained examination of the relationship between materiality and belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849060536556,"sku":"9781526167200","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10179513482731.jpg?v=1759014652"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paul-fouracre.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}