Twelfth-Century Europe and the Foundations of Modern Society

by Marshall Clagett (editor), Gaines Post (Editor), Robert Reynolds (Editor)

Proceedings of a Symposium Sponsored by the Division of Humanities of the University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Institute for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, November 12-14, 1957 .More than another 'renaissance' the twelfth century was a great age of creative, even revolutionary, activity in all the aspects of civilization. These studies in the twelfth century published here for the first time are the final version of the papers delivered at a symposium held at The University of Wisconsin, November 12-14, 1957. They offer the reader penetrating observations which cannot but increase his appreciation of this great period in the history of mankind.Part I - Thought in European Society The School of Chartres Transitions in European Education The Representation of the Seven Liberal ArtsPart II - Transitions in Economy and Society Economic Aspects of Expanding Europe The Development of Feudal Institutions Kingship under the Impact of Scientific JurisprudencePart III - Eastern Influences on European Culture The Influences of Hebrew and Vernacular Poetry on the Judeo-Italian Elegy Some Aspects of Byzantine Influence on Latin Thoughtvon The World of The Face of the Antagonist

219 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1961