{"title":"Wim Blockmans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWim Blockmans\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into medieval Europe, blending scholarly rigour with accessible prose. His work provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of historical developments from the early Middle Ages through to the late medieval period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students and history enthusiasts alike, Blockmans' books serve as essential references in the fields of education and medieval studies. Expect detailed analysis that illuminates the social, political, and cultural transformations of Europe's past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"introduction-to-medieval-europe-3001500-by-wim-blockmans-9781138214385","title":"Introduction to Medieval Europe 300–1500","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Medieval Europe 300–1500\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive survey of this complex and varied formative period of European history, covering themes as diverse as barbarian migrations, the impact of Christianisation, the formation of nations and states, the emergence of an expansionist commercial economy, the growth of cities, the Crusades, the effects of plague, and the intellectual and cultural life of the Middle Ages. The book explores the driving forces behind the formation of medieval society and the directions in which it developed and changed. In doing this, the authors cover a wide geographic expanse, including Western interactions with the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis third edition contains a wealth of new features that help to bring this fascinating era to life, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA number of new maps and images to further understanding of the period\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClear signposting and extended discussions of key topics such as feudalism and gender\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpanded geographic coverage into Eastern Europe and the Middle East\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the companion website:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn updated, comparative and interactive timeline, highlighting surprising synchronicities in medieval history, and annotated links to useful websites\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA list of movies, television series and novels related to the Middle Ages, accompanied by introductions and commentaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssignable discussion questions and the maps, plates, figures and tables from the book available to download and use in the classroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClear and stimulating, the third edition of \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Medieval Europe\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal companion to studying Europe in the Middle Ages at undergraduate level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773040574700,"sku":"9781138214385","price":306.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138214385-introduction-to-medieval-europe-300-1500.jpg?v=1782179733"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/wim-blockmans.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}