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The High Middle Ages
- Narrated by: Philip Daileader
- Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
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The High Middle Ages
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Summary
At the dawn of the last millennium in the year 1000, Europe was one of the world's more stagnant regions - an economically undeveloped, intellectually derivative, and geopolitically passive backwater, with illiteracy, starvation, and disease the norm for almost everyone.
Yet only three centuries later, all of this had changed. A newly invigorated cluster of European societies had revived city life, spawned new spiritual and intellectual movements and educational institutions, and had begun, for reasons both sacred and profane, to expand at the expense of neighbors who traditionally had expanded at Europe's expense. This series of 24 lectures, filled with memorable detail, examines how and why Europeans achieved this stunning turnaround. By its conclusion, you will be able to describe and analyze the social, intellectual, religious, and political transformations that set into motion this midsummer epoch of the medieval world - an epoch you will come to know very well through Professor Daileader's vivid descriptions and examinations of its people, including
- the warrior aristocracy of knights, castellans, counts, and dukes;
- free and unfree peasants; and townspeople, both artisans and merchants;
- its vibrant stirrings of religion and intellect, including monastic life and charismatic figures like Francis of Assisi and Thomas Aquinas;
- the lives of those outside the religious mainstream, especially heretics and Jews;
- and its major political developments and events, including the First Crusade, the Norman Conquest of England, and the granting of the Magna Carta.
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- elena gomez
- 25-04-18
Love the narrator style
I like the narrator. the parts about the crusades were a bit confusing, but English is a foreign language to me that's why I struggle to figure out names and cities. I love all the interaction among the different kingdoms. Especially liked the chapter about muslim Spain.
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- Orla Lynch
- 08-12-19
wonderful overview
fantastic overview of the high middles ages. enjoyed the narration and listened to at every opportunity.
the Great Courses are such a fan invention for Audio.
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- Andy Staples
- 05-03-20
Excellent introduction to the period
A magnificent overview of the period 1000-1300 and its relevance to modern society. Prof Daileader's themed approach makes it easy to follow strands. The discussions of approaches to medieval studies and controversies are also useful.
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- Benno Boyo
- 12-09-16
Very good
Philip Daileader is the best lecturer I've come across in The Great Courses series. Focused and entertaining.
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- David
- 08-01-15
Another excellent course from Professor Daileader
This is the second of a trilogy of courses presented by Professor Daileader and on a par with the excellent first one on the Early Middle Ages. Having a much shorter time frame to cover than in the first course, Professor Daileader structures these lectures into three distinct groups: Society; Religion; and, Politics & War. Initially I was concerned that this would lead to an uneven course but I was surprised by how interesting and engaging the religious elements were.
As with the previous course, the great strength of the course is the light touch that Professor Daileader brings to it. He is entertainingly wry at times but never to the detriment of clearly explaining the subject matter. Particularly refreshing is the sense of self awareness he clearly has. Where other lecturers in these courses seem to be unaware of how their subject can seem to the casual listener the Prof Daileader seems only too aware of how strange or difficult some of the things he covers are.
All in all this is an excellent and enjoyable course that I would recommend but for the best experience listen to the Early Middle Ages first.
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- The phantom reviewer
- 27-08-17
Outstanding
This is a clear, concise lecture. Yet it is also enjoyable and very entertaining. Buy it! You will not be disappointed.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-09-18
Very informative
I like my history, and this was a period that was relatively unknown to me. Interesting, informative and clearly delivered.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-02-17
My favorite great courses series
This three part series on the Middle Ages are my favorite lectures on the great courses series. It has opened up the subject on the Middle Ages for me. I knew next to nothing on the subject and now that Iv finished this series, I'm obsessed with everything concerning the period. The lecturer is warm, engaging and funny. Iv got nothing but good things to say about it. Thank you dr Daileader!
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- Nigel
- 13-04-22
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Many fascinating insights into a period long ago. Many fascinating insights into a period long ago.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-02-21
great material
An absolutely fascinating variety of material is covered in this course. This is one of the best courses I've listened to.
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