David Levine

At the Dawn of Modernity: Biology, Culture, and Material Life in Europe After the Year 1000

Berkley: University of California Press, 2001. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

No Flaws or Blemishes; Gift Quality. 9.25 inches tall; 431 pages with an index.

David Levine offers a thorough examination of a pivotal period in European history, blending biological, cultural, and material developments to reveal how they shaped the continent's progression from the medieval era. Through careful scholarship, Levine explores the significant societal changes that followed the turn of the millennium and their lasting impacts.

The analysis begins with a focus on biological shifts in European populations, showing how these changes were deeply linked to broader cultural transformations. Levine demonstrates how evolving agricultural methods, urbanization, and the dissemination of knowledge fueled new intellectual and artistic movements, pushing Europe toward a modern age.

Rather than presenting a simple chronological account, Levine offers an in-depth exploration of the complex relationships between biology, culture, and material life. Through case studies and extensive research, he provides a nuanced perspective on how everyday life transformed, from diet to city planning, ultimately offering a comprehensive view of the period's social and intellectual developments.

Subjects: Medieval Europe, Biological History, Cultural Transformation, Material Culture, Historical Non-fiction, Cultural History, European History.

Item #20801
ISBN: 0520220587

Price: $30.00