Falk, Seb
The Light Ages: A Medieval Journey of Discovery
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141989679
- author:
- Falk, Seb
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 13 x 2.4 centimeters (0.24
- Genre:
- History, Civilization, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Light Ages: A Medieval Journey of Discovery In the Middle Ages, the pursuit of knowledge led to remarkable innovations. This book tells the story of one such journey, that of a fourteenth-century monk named John of Westwyk, who was educated in England's grandest monastery and exiled to a clifftop priory. As we follow John's path, we learn to see the natural world through his eyes, from navigating by the stars to multiplying Roman numerals. We travel the length and breadth of England, encountering a cast of characters who shaped the medieval world. Along the way, we discover the struggles and successes of an ordinary man in an extraordinary time. The result is a vivid picture of the medieval world, conjured up with remarkable clarity. Through John's story, we gain a new understanding of the medieval world, a world of wonder and discovery.
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