This is a
dictionary of medieval terms (words and phrases) common in
literature, law, medicine, and the arts, and everyday
life during the
Middle Ages (from approximately 500 A.D. to 1500 A.D.). These terms
illustrate, illuminate, and frequently explain not only the words, but
also the concepts and their place and context in medieval life and
society. Through crossreferences, one can follow a theme or subject to
quite some depth.
This book is
indispensible for students of
literature, the arts, and
life in the medieval and early Renaissance periods.
The book includes a thorough subject index, as well as a name index at
the end of the book. There are a large number of illustrations
throughout the book, showing the meaning of many terms, and
illustrating material relevant to many others.