Love and War in the Middle English Romances
by Gist, Margaret A
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+/Good-
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Neenah, Wisconsin, United States
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About This Item
214 pages. Volume in Near Fine condition, no corner bumping, staining, etc. All pages intact, tight, bright and clean.
Prof. Gist's landmark study analyzing the difference between the history, economic, political and social conditions and the literary, romantic and idealized versions of them prevalent in two key areas of Medieval English life. The differences highlight the Weltanschauung of Medieval England and help to understand what was convention, what was reality and what was contemporary understanding of the difference.
Bears signature of former owner, K.M. Setton (1914-1995) of The Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.
Prof. Gist's landmark study analyzing the difference between the history, economic, political and social conditions and the literary, romantic and idealized versions of them prevalent in two key areas of Medieval English life. The differences highlight the Weltanschauung of Medieval England and help to understand what was convention, what was reality and what was contemporary understanding of the difference.
Bears signature of former owner, K.M. Setton (1914-1995) of The Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.
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- Bookseller
- Setton Book Collection (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 185
- Title
- Love and War in the Middle English Romances
- Author
- Gist, Margaret A
- Format/Binding
- Red cloth, author, title decoration and colophon of press gilt-stamped on spine
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1947
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Medieval attitudes toward love, marriage, sexual relationships, marriage of convenience conduct on the battlefield, chivalry, justification for war in the Middle Ages
- Bookseller catalogs
- Medieval History;
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Setton Book Collection
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Neenah, Wisconsin
About Setton Book Collection
European history, with a loose focus on the late medieval/early Renaissance period, including the Crusades; some first or contemporary editions from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries; some scholarly works in English, French, German, Italian, Modern Greek, Catalan, Russian.Some works from the libraries of Reeve Shley at Ripplebrook; John L. La Monte; Kenneth M. Setton; Howard Ellison Whitney; Wilhelmina, Duchess of Cleveland; Washington Shirley, 9th Earl Ferrers, Joseph Harrison Brazier; Duke Georg Alexander of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.Also some exotic Americana and other eclectic gems that have serendipitously popped up over the years."I just wanted to say that the service and quality of the book received from 'Setton Book Collection' was exceptional. I am very pleased with the book: A Narrative of the Conversion and Death of Count Struensee. 5 star service all the way.Best Regards,Pete,London, England13 October 2020