From the nineteenth century onwards, historians described the Middle Ages as the "cradle" of the nation state-then, after World War II, they increasingly identified the period as the "cradle" of Europe. A close look at the sources demonstrates that both interpretations are misleading: while "Europe" was not a rare word, its use simply does not follow modern expectations. This volume contrasts modern historians' constructions of "Europe in the Middle Ages" with a fresh analysis of the medieval sources and discourses. The results force us to recognize that medieval ideas of ordering the world differ from modern expectations, thereby inviting us to reflect upon the use and limits of history in contemporary political discourse.
| ISBN: | 9781641891592 |
| Publication date: | 28th June 2023 |
| Author: | Klaus Oschema |
| Publisher: | Arc Humanities Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 146 pages |
| Series: | Past Imperfect |
| Genres: |
European history: medieval period, middle ages Historiography Politics and government |
From the nineteenth century onwards, historians described the Middle Ages as the "cradle" of the nation state-then, after World War II, they increasingly identified the period as the "cradle" of Europe. A close look at the sources demonstrates that both interpretations are misleading: while "Europe" was not a rare word, its use simply does not follow modern expectations. This volume contrasts modern historians' constructions of "Europe in the Middle Ages" with a fresh analysis of the medieval sources and discourses. The results force us to recognize that medieval ideas of ordering the world differ from modern expectations, thereby inviting us to reflect upon the use and limits of history in contemporary political discourse.
"Europe" in the Middle Ages features in the following genres: European history: medieval period, middle ages, Historiography, Politics and government
"Europe" in the Middle Ages is available in Paperback
"Europe" in the Middle Ages was written by Klaus Oschema and published by Arc Humanities Press
"Europe" in the Middle Ages has 146 pages
Yes it is part of Past Imperfect series