The late medieval age of crisis and renewal, 1300-1500 : a biographical dictionary
As part of a unique series covering the grand sweep of Western civilization from ancient to present times, the biographical dictionary provides introductory information on 300 leading cultural figures of late medieval and early modern Europe. Taking a cultural approach not typically found in general biographical dictionaries, the work includes literary, philosophical, artistic, military, religious, humanistic, musical, economic, and exploratory figures. Political figures are included only if they patronized the arts, and coverage focuses on their cultural impact. Figures from western European countries, such as Italy, France, England, Iberia, the Low Countries, and the Holy Roman Empire, as predominant, but outlying areas such as Scotland, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe are also represented. This book is a valuable resource for students and the educated public. -- from cover
Dictionary
xiv, 546 pages ; 24 cm.
9780313305887, 0313305889
43561797
Introduction The Encyclopedia Appendix I: Subjects by Geographical Region Appendix II: Figures by Occupation Bibliography Index