The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Medieval World cover

The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Medieval World

by Andrew Jotischky

"The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Medical World traces the development of peoples, cultures and faiths between the coming of the barbarian invasions in the fourth century and voyages to the New World in the sixteenth. It examines the sweeping changes that took place across Europe, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the foundations of modern European civilization that were laid by 1300, and explores the birth of Islam, the rise of the Christian church and the role of Judaism across Europe. Coverage of major events - Arab conquests, the Crusades, the Black Death - is complemented by discussion of such key topics as the medieval economy, the growth of towns and the spread of printing. Illustrated with photographs, artwork recreations and full-colour maps, this is a one-volume introduction to Europe and its neighbours in the Middle Ages."--Jacket.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?