{"product_id":"the-early-middle-ages-the-birth-of-europe-paperback","title":"The Early Middle Ages: The Birth of Europe - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLynette Olson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a global perspective grows and Eurocentricism wanes, it becomes more important, not less, to see where Europe came from. In this fascinating study, Lynette Olson explores the original formation of Europe from the fall of Rome to the First Crusade, and covers every European region, including the British Isles. From a family trying to find out what happened to their missing kinswoman to Khan Boris negotiating the entry of Bulgaria into the club of civilised nations, vivid case studies provide supporting detail in a coherent analysis of a period of great cultural change and weak social organisation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Early Middle Ages\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Adopts an easy-to-follow century by century format\u003cbr\u003e- Gives due attention to the female half of the population and the secular side of life \u003cbr\u003e- Demonstrates how, out of the triad of Islam, Byzantium and the West, the latter was considered the 'Third World' of its day\u003cbr\u003e- Features numerous maps, illustrations and a comprehensive Glossary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthoritative and approachable, this essential introduction to a formative era of European history will engage scholars and students alike.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a global perspective grows and Eurocentricism wanes, it becomes more important, not less, to see where Europe came from. In this fascinating study, Lynette Olson explores the original formation of Europe from the fall of Rome to the First Crusade, and covers every European region, including the British Isles. From a family trying to find out what happened to their missing kinswoman to Khan Boris negotiating the entry of Bulgaria into the club of civilised nations, vivid case studies provide supporting detail in a coherent analysis of a period of great cultural change and weak social organisation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Early Middle Ages\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- adopts an easy-to-follow century by century format\u003cbr\u003e- gives due attention to the female half of the population and the secular side of life \u003cbr\u003e- demonstrates how, out of the triad of Islam, Byzantium and the West, the latter was considered the 'Third World' of its day\u003cbr\u003e- features numerous maps, illustrations and a comprehensive Glossary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthoritative and approachable, this essential introduction to a formative era of European history will engage scholars and students alike.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLYNETTE OLSON is Senior Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Sydney, Australia, and has also taught at the University of Toronto.\u003cbr\u003eLYNETTE OLSON is Senior Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Sydney, Australia, and has also taught at the University of Toronto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9.2 x 6.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 09, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47436349702322,"sku":"9781403942098","price":93.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/915a5ebcb95fee182c24706a88821ea3.webp?v=1778644680","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-early-middle-ages-the-birth-of-europe-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}