Medieval Experience: 300-1400

by Jill N. Claster

Book Overview

This general survey of medieval European economy, society, and culture is intended as a first guide to the subject for college students. In writing The Medieval Experience, Jill Claster has been particularly concerned to demonstrate the vitality and diversity that the world of the Middle Ages achieved, despite the fact that "the physical aspects of life were exceedingly difficult." This very usable and accessible textbook is enhanced by...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814713815
• ISBN13: 9780814713815
• Release Date: February 1982
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Brilliant professor, excellent book

Prof. Claster provided me with one of my most enjoyable undergraduate academic classes, History of the Middle Ages, during which this book proved enlightening, thought provoking, and ultimately entertaining...An excellent overview of the medieval world...Cheers Professor!

Very good

This book is very good. I highly recommend it to persons like me who are looking for an introduction to, and an excellent survey of,this remarkable span of history.