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OLD AGE IN THE MIDDLE AGES AND THE RENAISSANCE
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO A NEGLECTED TOPIC |
| By: |
Albrecht Classen (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£150.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
3110195488 |
| ISBN 13: |
9783110195484 |
| Publisher: |
DE GRUYTER |
| Pub. date: |
1 June, 2007 |
| Series: |
Fundamentals of Medieval and Early Modern Culture 2 |
| Pages: |
575 |
| Description: |
Presents old age and old people as reflected in medieval literature, historical documents, and visual products, this book offers various perspectives, examining neglected texts and art works, and previous research. It shows that Old Age Studies pertaining to the Middle Ages can claim to have established a scholarly profile. |
| Synopsis: |
This volume treats old age and old people as reflected in medieval and early modern literature, historical documents, and visual products, offering innovative perspectives, examining hitherto neglected texts and art works, and taking stock of previous research. With this volume Old Age Studies pertaining to the Middle Ages and the early modern world can claim to have established a solid scholarly profile, adding new layers of meaning in our investigation of the culture and history of premodern mentality. |
| US Grade: |
College Graduate Student |
| Illustrations: |
30 Illustrations, black and white |
| Publication: |
Germany |
| Imprint: |
De Gruyter |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |