THE MEDIEVAL WORLD REVEALED

Fossier, Robert (1927–2012), Editor

The Cambridge Illustrated History of the Middle Ages [Complete Three-Volume Set]

New York: Cambridge University Press, 1997.
THE MIDDLE AGES IN FULL COLOR
A sweeping visual and scholarly survey of medieval civilization from the collapse of the Roman world through the dawn of the modern age. Edited by distinguished French medievalist Robert Fossier and translated for an English-speaking audience, this three-volume work combines authoritative historical scholarship with an exceptionally rich visual program, making it one of the most accessible and attractive introductions to the medieval world produced by Cambridge University Press.

Rather than focusing solely on political events, the set presents the development of medieval society, religion, trade, warfare, art, architecture, and daily life across Europe and the Mediterranean world. The final volume expands beyond Western Europe to address Byzantium, Islam, Africa, and the global transformations that shaped the transition into the modern era. Hundreds of color illustrations, maps, manuscript reproductions, artifacts, architectural photographs, and historical images create a visually engaging reference suitable for collectors, students, and institutional libraries alike.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Publisher's original hardcover bindings in original illustrated dust jackets. Quarto format.
+++ Volume I: The Early Middle Ages, 350–950, 556 pages.
+++ Volume II: The High Middle Ages, 950–1250, 544 pages.
+++ Volume III: The Late Middle Ages, 1250–1520, 554 pages.
Each volume contains extensive color illustrations, maps, diagrams, manuscript reproductions, bibliographies, glossaries, and indexes. Originally issued as individual volumes and offered here as a complete three-volume set.

CONDITION: Bindings are tight and secure. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Minimal shelf handling wear. Dust jackets remain attractive with only minor signs of use. A handsome and well-preserved set.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —
Produced under the editorial direction of Robert Fossier, one of the leading medieval historians of the twentieth century, this series reflects the strengths of the French historical tradition while incorporating contributions from numerous specialists.

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS
+++ Complete survey of medieval civilization from 350–1520
+++ Richly illustrated with color plates, maps, manuscript reproductions, architectural photographs, diagrams, and historical images throughout
+++ Coverage of Europe, Byzantium, Islam, and Africa
+++ Bibliographies, glossaries, and indexes in each volume
+++ Contributions from leading medieval historians
+++ Cambridge University Press reference work with strong visual appeal

SUBJECTS: Middle Ages; Medieval Europe; Byzantine Empire; Islamic Civilization; Medieval Art; Illuminated Manuscripts; Medieval Society; Robert Fossier; Cambridge University Press; World History, Medieval History; European History; Art History; Historical Reference,

Item #22078

Price: $150.00