The fourteenth century

By Frederick John Snell

Book Overview

The fourteenth century remade Europe. A century of upheaval, vividly. In F. J. Snell's lucid, fast-moving account, a medieval history survey becomes narrative medieval nonfiction: the politics of kings and parliaments set beside the daily pressures of late medieval society in town, field, and cloister. Battles and treaties are here, and so are work, hunger, and fear. From the shockwaves of black death history to the grinding campaigns of hundred years war history, Snell follows how catastrophe, conflict, and commerce altered the balance of power across fourteenth century europe and the 1300s middle ages. He also gives due weight to medieval religion and church, where authority, ritual, and doubt met in life. The result is a clear sweep with firm emphasis. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Long valued as a classic history reference, The Fourteenth Century remains a dependable medieval studies reference for readers who want clarity without thin simplification. It works equally well as a history student resource and as a thoughtful medieval england overview for the general reader, linking English experience to the wider Continent and keeping causes and consequences in view. For collectors of scholarship, it stands as a reminder of how historians shaped the way we read the Middle Ages. In this Alpha Editions edition, an approachable guide to a decisive age is close at hand today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353707633
• ISBN13: 9789353707637
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"