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Herfsttij der Middeleeuwen

Studie over levens- en gedachtenvormen der veertiende en vijftiende eeuw in Frankrijk en de Nederlanden - druk 29

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This classic study of art, life, and thought in France and the Netherlands during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries is one of the most insightful analyses of the medieval period. Authored by Dutch historian John Huizinga, it argues that the era of diminishing chivalry reflects the spirit of its time, presenting its figures and events as a culmination of the old rather than a prelude to the Renaissance. The work explores various themes, including the violent nature of medieval life, chivalry, love conventions, religious practices, death perceptions, and the symbolism inherent in the era. Readers gain insight into the late Middle Ages through the psychology and thoughts of artists, theologians, poets, and statesmen, revealing the complexities of medieval existence—its splendor and simplicity, courtesy and cruelty, as well as its visions of life, despair, and mysticism. Regarded as a landmark in historical scholarship, this work is also a remarkable literary achievement. The New York Times noted that Huizinga presents a rich array of facts in a vivid, novel-like style. An international success since its original publication in 1919, it serves as an invaluable reference for students and scholars while captivating general readers interested in medieval life.

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Herfsttij der Middeleeuwen, Johan Huizinga, A. van der Lem

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Untertitel
Studie over levens- en gedachtenvormen der veertiende en vijftiende eeuw in Frankrijk en de Nederlanden - druk 29
Sprache
Niederländisch
Verlag
Contact
Erscheinungsdatum
2006
Einband
Paperback
Seitenzahl
534
ISBN10
9025427804
ISBN13
9789025427801
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Erstveröffentlichung
1919
Originaltitel
Herfsttij der Middeleeuwen
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This classic study of art, life, and thought in France and the Netherlands during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries is one of the most insightful analyses of the medieval period. Authored by Dutch historian John Huizinga, it argues that the era of diminishing chivalry reflects the spirit of its time, presenting its figures and events as a culmination of the old rather than a prelude to the Renaissance. The work explores various themes, including the violent nature of medieval life, chivalry, love conventions, religious practices, death perceptions, and the symbolism inherent in the era. Readers gain insight into the late Middle Ages through the psychology and thoughts of artists, theologians, poets, and statesmen, revealing the complexities of medieval existence—its splendor and simplicity, courtesy and cruelty, as well as its visions of life, despair, and mysticism. Regarded as a landmark in historical scholarship, this work is also a remarkable literary achievement. The New York Times noted that Huizinga presents a rich array of facts in a vivid, novel-like style. An international success since its original publication in 1919, it serves as an invaluable reference for students and scholars while captivating general readers interested in medieval life.