1. Edition - February 1999
35.90 Euro
1999. 432 Pages, Softcover
ISBN-10: 0-631-21444-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-631-21444-1 - John Wiley & Sons








Detailed description
Michael Clanchy introduces the reader to medieval life through the experience of Peter Abelard, the master of the Paris schools.

From the contents
Preface.

Map of France in Abelard's Time.

Map of Paris in Abelard's Time.

1. The Story of Abelard.

Part I: Scientia - 'Knowledge': Chronological Table 1079-1117.

2. Scientia - 'Knowledge'.

3. Literate.

4. Master.

5. Logician.

Part II: Experimentum - 'Experience': Chronological Table 1117-1118.

6. Experimentum - 'Experience'.

7. Knight.

8. Lover.

9. Man.

Part III: Religio - 'Religion': Chronological Table 1118-1142.

10. Religio - 'Religion'.

11. Monk.

12. Theologian.

13. Heretic. Conclusion.

14. Himself.

Who's Who.

Abbreviations used in the Notes to Chapters.

Notes to Chapters.

Suggestions for Further Reading.

Index.