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LoC No.: 04029485
Title: The End of the Middle Ages: Essays and Questions in History
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The Beguines and the Weaving brothers -- The convent of Helfta -- The attraction of the abyss -- The schism -- Valentine Visconti -- The French claim to Milan -- The Malatestas of Rimini -- The ladies of Milan -- The flight of Piero de' Medici -- The French at Pisa.
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Summary: "The End of the Middle Ages: Essays and Questions in History" by A. Mary F. Robinson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book consists of a series of essays and explorations into various historical topics, specifically focusing on the transitions and the lingering effects of the medieval period. It delves into the dynamics of society at the cusp of modernity, scrutinizing figures, events, and movements that contributed to the decline of the Middle Ages. At the start of the narrative, the author dedicates the volume to Mr. Symonds, reflecting on the profound impact of collaborative historical inquiry. She recounts her journey of discovery, inspired by the timeless figures of the past while acknowledging the complexities inherent in separating medieval history from our contemporary context. This opening sets the stage for an exploration of medieval institutions, social dynamics, and cultural shifts, particularly as seen through the lens of movements such as the Beguines and the Weaving Brothers, which embodied a mix of piety, social responsibility, and heretical undercurrents within the religious landscape. The author raises thought-provoking questions about the end of the Middle Ages and whether it truly marked a definitive transition or if its influences continue to resonate today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Robinson, A. Mary F. (Agnes Mary Frances), 1857-1944
EBook No.: 53475
Published: Nov 7, 2016
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Mysticism -- History -- Middle Ages, 600-1500
Subject: Italy -- History -- 1268-1492
Subject: Milan (Italy) -- History
Subject: Gertrude, the Great, Saint, 1256-1302
Subject: Visconti, Valentine, duchesse d' Orléans, 1366-1408
Subject: Malatesta family
Subject: Medici, Piero di Lorenzo de', 1472-1503
Subject: Beguines
Subject: Beghards
Subject: Schism, The Great Western, 1378-1417
Subject: Pisa (Italy) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04029485
Title: The End of the Middle Ages: Essays and Questions in History
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The Beguines and the Weaving brothers -- The convent of Helfta -- The attraction of the abyss -- The schism -- Valentine Visconti -- The French claim to Milan -- The Malatestas of Rimini -- The ladies of Milan -- The flight of Piero de' Medici -- The French at Pisa.
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, deaurider and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The End of the Middle Ages: Essays and Questions in History" by A. Mary F. Robinson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book consists of a series of essays and explorations into various historical topics, specifically focusing on the transitions and the lingering effects of the medieval period. It delves into the dynamics of society at the cusp of modernity, scrutinizing figures, events, and movements that contributed to the decline of the Middle Ages. At the start of the narrative, the author dedicates the volume to Mr. Symonds, reflecting on the profound impact of collaborative historical inquiry. She recounts her journey of discovery, inspired by the timeless figures of the past while acknowledging the complexities inherent in separating medieval history from our contemporary context. This opening sets the stage for an exploration of medieval institutions, social dynamics, and cultural shifts, particularly as seen through the lens of movements such as the Beguines and the Weaving Brothers, which embodied a mix of piety, social responsibility, and heretical undercurrents within the religious landscape. The author raises thought-provoking questions about the end of the Middle Ages and whether it truly marked a definitive transition or if its influences continue to resonate today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Robinson, A. Mary F. (Agnes Mary Frances), 1857-1944
EBook No.: 53475
Published: Nov 7, 2016
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Mysticism -- History -- Middle Ages, 600-1500
Subject: Italy -- History -- 1268-1492
Subject: Milan (Italy) -- History
Subject: Gertrude, the Great, Saint, 1256-1302
Subject: Visconti, Valentine, duchesse d' Orléans, 1366-1408
Subject: Malatesta family
Subject: Medici, Piero di Lorenzo de', 1472-1503
Subject: Beguines
Subject: Beghards
Subject: Schism, The Great Western, 1378-1417
Subject: Pisa (Italy) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.