The Story of the Middle Ages (Five-Volume Folio Society Set)

A Folio Society five-volume set presenting works by five different authors, each exploring the history of various portions of the Middle Ages. Includes: "The Birth of the Middle Ages, 395-814" by H. St. L. B. Moss; "The Crucible of the Middle Ages: The Ninth and Tenth Centuries in European History" by Geoffrey Barraclough; "The Making of the Middle Ages" by R. W. Southern; "The High Mddle Ages, 1105-1309" by John H. Mundy and "The Waning of the Middle Ages: A Study of the Forms of Life, Thought and Art in France and the Netherlands in the 14th and 15th Centuries" by J. Huizinga, translated by F. Hopman. --- Each volume with a section of plates and a color frontis plate bearing images of surviving art, or artifacts from this era. Also with numerous maps. --- In alternating red and green cloth-covered boards with illustrations and titling in gilt and purple to covers and spines. Volumes protected in shared slipcase covered in green paper and with titling and decorations, similar to the individual book covers. --- An about-Fine set: tightly-bound, unmarked, sound set lacking significant damages. Slipcase also very nice, though with slight rubbing. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall

Product Info

Publisher: The Folio Society

Year: 1999

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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