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Mediaeval and modern history

Mediaeval and modern history

Paperback

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryGeneral World HistoryTeaching Instruction

ISBN10: 9353801257
ISBN13: 9789353801250
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jul 1 2019
Pages: 866
Weight: 2.38
Height: 1.92 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Kingdoms fracture; ideas persist. History, made clear and alive. First published as a classic history textbook, Philip Van Ness Myers' Mediaeval and Modern History traces the long arc from the fragmenting of Rome to the shaping of early modern Europe. In brisk, readable chapters it surveys Middle Ages Europe through the lenses of feudalism and the church, the growth of towns and learning, and the turning points of the renaissance and reformation. Myers follows the rise of nation states and the changing balance of power that sets the stage for the modern world, making this medieval modern history survey a compelling western civilization survey for general readers as well as a dependable high school study aid. For homeschool history curriculum planning or ap european history prep, it offers an orderly narrative that keeps dates and movements in view without losing the human stakes. As a public domain history edition, this volume preserves an influential approach to teaching the past: lucid, comparative, and alert to how institutions, belief, and politics interlock across centuries. Classic-literature collectors and curious readers who want a sturdy single-volume orientation will value its authority and its measured period voice. Written by an influential educator, it shows how a previous era framed Europe's story, and still serves as a reliable, reference-ready overview for readers. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today -- a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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