The Medieval and Early Modern World: Primary Sources and Reference Volume

About this book

The Medieval and Early Modern World tells the colorful story of a pivotal period in human history an era that is crucial to understanding our own times. The expansion of trade and city life the spread and reform of religious institutions the rise of regional empires and local feudal regimes and revolutionary advances in science and technology laid the foundation for the modern world. Told through the words and experiences of the people who lived it kings queens and commoners priests and lay people explorers scientists artists and world travelers this is a world history for a new generation.