
Medieval Europe: Crisis and Renewal
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Teofilo F. Ruiz
The Middle Ages harshly tested every aspect of human perseverance, imagination, and survival. Living conditions were squalid for almost everyone except the ruling elite, and most of the riches of Western culture were preserved in monasteries and on other continents. And into this setting came widespread famines, prolonged wars, and plagues that marked Europe's late medieval period as one of the most harrowing in recorded history. But Europe was not broken by these crises. Instead, it renewed itself and spawned fundamental artistic, religious, romantic, and political ideas that continue to shape our world to this day. This series of 16 engrossing lectures transports you to 14th-century Europe to experience a hero's tale of cultural trial, suffering, and triumph. It guides you through 200 years of stunning transformations in how people viewed themselves, how they worshiped, and their relationship to land and country, addressing key concepts that include national boundaries, church-state separation, individuality, and sovereignty - all of which find root in the medieval world.
The series is divided into three main sections that provide you a framework for understanding medieval society through detailed descriptions of what life was like for peasants, merchants, and monarchs; show you how this rigid but well-entrenched social structure was shaken to the core by crises like the Hundred Years War and the Black Death, and let you experience the glorious renewal that followed, including the spread of Renaissance ideas and styles; the creation of the modern nation in Castile, France, and England; the "rediscovery" of Plato, and the far-reaching voyages of discovery.
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But the narrator is fair never seeming too biased and revealing any he may have. I also love his accent and can't recommend this enough to anyone interested in the subject material. Great read for my lunch break and after class.
Informative and Intresting
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Extraordinary course
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What did you love best about Medieval Europe: Crisis and Renewal?
The lecturer.What was one of the most memorable moments of Medieval Europe: Crisis and Renewal?
The story about the boy who wanted a girl (geese). The lectures on romantic love.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The blending of high and popular culture. The end of the conclusion. I did not want the lecture to end and wished for more.Any additional comments?
This lecture changed my life by virtue of expanding my perspective and helping me "tie down" old and hazy ideas that I've had since college and law school. I wish I were younger and a history student at UCLA. I especially liked his lecturing style. I liked that he was not afraid to think out loud. By this not only did he provide the idea but also the road map to it. Because of this, I got way more out of the lecture. He lectures like a grown up. Trust me, I speak in public for a living and this is rare quality indeed. He is a wise man and great and engaging lecturer.Excellent Course & Presentation
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Outstanding lectures and professor...
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I love his accent
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A great course!
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You will enjoy anything from the teaching company
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I'm surprised about the critical comments about his accent. I didn't have any troubles understanding and I thought he had a lovely speaking voice.
I will say that I'm not sure this is the first Great Courses I would listen to for the Middle Ages. I would start with Prof. Daileader's three part series to get a working knowledge of the events, people,, etc. if you (or a homeschooling student) is new to the topic. If you are already interested and somewhat familiar, then this is superb.
new favorite professor
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Greatest medieval textbook
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Interesting, But Comes Across as Pushy
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