A World Lit Only by Fire
One of the most volatile periods of western history witnessed the passing of the Dark Ages and the dawning of the Renaissance, illuminated by magnificent scientific and artistic achievements and spectacular leaps of thought and imagination. Manchester's narrative weaves together extraordinary...
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One of the most volatile periods of western history witnessed the passing of the Dark Ages and the dawning of the Renaissance, illuminated by magnificent scientific and artistic achievements and spectacular leaps of thought and imagination. Manchester's narrative weaves together extraordinary figures, varied elements and accomplishments of the period. Illustrations. 5 maps.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780316545310 (0316545317)
Publish date: April 30th 1992
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Pages no: 320
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
History,
Academic,
School,
Reference,
Read For School,
Historical Fiction,
Adult,
Medieval,
Religion,
European History,
World History
There was a book in the history section of Barnes and Noble when I worked there, which I admit to fondling a little every time I straightened that section, called A World Lit Only by Fire, by William Manchester. It's a superb title - it put that sort of glazed light in my eyes as I thought about jus...
Hm...Martha in Victorians loved this book passionately, and its a good topic. Something to keep in the back of my mind.
My daughter brought this book to my attention about 10 years ago. "WHAT?!? You haven't read this?!? Here!" with a forceful thrust, causing the book to thump into my chest rather painfully. (The bruises have since healed.) Since that copy, I have given to others eleven more; I seem to be able to keep...
This is a front-loaded shocker and I didn't need to re-read the reformation this soon after devouring Q. As the title suggests, this deals with medieval minds rather than the actual period itself, although it is a very lively rendition, and just who can tire of the Borgias' shenanigans? lol---My pap...
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