History of European civilization. Middle Ages. Cathedrals Knights Cities

Volume "The Middle Ages. Cathedrals Knights Cities" covers a significant period - from the beginning of the 11th century to the Renaissance era, when after waiting for the end of the world and the coming of Christ in Europe, the rapid development of society begins. The population is growing rapidly, new cities are emerging, the centers of which are Christian cathedrals, craft shops and factories are emerging, and trade is developing. The Capetians are trying to unify France, William the Conqueror is reorganizing state power in England, the Reconquista is gaining momentum in Spain, Europe is "expanding" to the East, and the wars don't stop. And that is why the main figure and symbol of the Middle Ages is the knight, who is the ideal personification of the feudal society, because he combines military virtues with Christian virtues, which was reflected in literature and art. The edition is supplemented with rich illustrative material: world-famous masterpieces, first prints from many museums of the world, etc.