England and Germany in the High Middle Ages: In Honour of Karl J. Leyser (Studies of the German Historical Institute London) [Hardcover]

Alfred Haverkamp (Editor), Hanna Vollrath (Editor)

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Publication Date: September 12, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0199205043 | ISBN-13: 978-0199205042

This collection of essays examines the similarities and differences between medieval England and Germany at a period of great change in almost all areas of life. It asks a number of fundamental questions which highlight the foundations of a rich common European heritage. What was it that made life in the twelfth century more varied, less peaceful, and less secure than before? How can the parallel developments, changes, and transformations that took place in Latin Europe in the High Middle Ages be related to each other? What answers were found to the challenges of the age in England and Germany?

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"...this is a significant publication with regard to medieval Germany."--The Medieval Review

About the Author

Alfred Haverkamp is at University of Trier. Hanna Vollrath is at Ruhr University Bochum.

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• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (September 12, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0199205043
• ISBN-13: 978-0199205042
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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2.0 out of 5 stars Academic Drivel, February 9, 2010

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This review is from: England and Germany in the High Middle Ages: In Honour of Karl J. Leyser (Studies of the German Historical Institute London) (Hardcover)

This is a series of essays that give insight into life in the Middle Ages. But not a lot of insight. Really, this book is academia at its most pompous. I believe the authors were competing to see who could write the most and say the least. I do not respect that. The history of the Middle Ages is interesting. Interesting enough to be told in an interesting manner. This book takes a great subject and makes it boring. Thanks.