The Middle Ages : the illustrated history of the medieval world
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London : Carlton Books, 2014.
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Franklin Ave. Library - Nonfiction - Adult
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Published
London : Carlton Books, 2014.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
95 pages : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 30 cm. + 15 pieces of ephemera.
Language
English

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General Note
"This book contains removable documents of historic importance"--Slipcase.
General Note
Includes "15 historic facsimile documents, such as pages from the Gutenberg Bible; the Hereford Mappa mundi, the largest surviving map from the Medieval period; Joan of Arc's final letter; extracts from the Domesday book and the Magna Carta"--Back of slipcase.
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Includes index.
Description
The popular portrayal of the medieval era as one of endless famine, war, and ignorance is itself ignorantoverlooking brilliant advances in science, art, and literature. This beautifully illustrated collection illuminates the dark ages, telling the story of the period and such key figures as Joan of Arc, Marco Polo, and Saladin. Some 15 facsimile documents include Pope Innocent IV's authorization of the use of torture, issued by in 1250; pages from the Gutenberg Bible, medieval maps, and illuminated manuscripts.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Baker, A. 1. (2014). The Middle Ages: the illustrated history of the medieval world . Carlton Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Baker, Anita. 1958-. 2014. The Middle Ages: The Illustrated History of the Medieval World. Carlton Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Baker, Anita. 1958-. The Middle Ages: The Illustrated History of the Medieval World Carlton Books, 2014.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Baker, Anita. 1958-. The Middle Ages: The Illustrated History of the Medieval World Carlton Books, 2014.

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