- Medieval Civilization, Middle Ages, Civilization, medieval
From the schism between Rome and Constantinople to the rise of the T'ang Dynasty, from the birth of Muhammad to the crowning of Charlemagne, this erudite book tells the fascinating, often violent story of kings, generals, and the peoples they ruled.
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Epic, earnest, grave and classical in form.
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About the book
- Author
- S. Wise Bauer
- First published
- 2010
- Pages
- 746
- Publisher
- W.W. Norton, Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W.
- Editions
- 3
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780393059755
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