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The book "Misconceptions about the Middle Ages" is a compilation of essays that aim to dispel some of the most common misconceptions about the Middle Ages. Contributors from around the world have written about topics such as religion, art, science, and society, and the book will be essential reading for students and scholars of medieval history and culture.
Interest in the middle ages is at an all time high at the moment, thanks in part to The Da Vinci Code. Never has there been a moment more propitious for a study of our misconceptions of the Middle Ages than now. Ranging across religion, art, and science, Misconceptions about the Middle Ages unravels some of the many misinterpretations that have evolved concerning the medieval period, including: * the church * war * science * art * society With an impressive international array of contributions, the book will be essential reading for students and scholars involved with medieval religion, history, and culture.
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