{"product_id":"medieval-east-central-and-eastern-europe-9781487566265","title":"Medieval East Central and Eastern Europe","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Bohemia to Rus' and from the White Sea to the Balkans, \u003cem\u003eMedieval East Central and Eastern Europe\u003c\/em\u003e by Florin Curta and Sébastien Rossignol covers the medieval history of a large area. This groundbreaking textbook is an important introduction for students and an essential tool for instructors of courses on the Middle Ages and the entire eastern half of Europe. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith elements of medieval archaeology, \u003cem\u003eMedieval East Central and Eastern Europe\u003c\/em\u003e includes dynastic characters, political legacies, and a list of suggested readings for anyone interested in learning more about the history of these regions. Written in an accessible style that appeals to a general reader, this textbook explicates the diversity of historical experiences available in these parts of Europe during the Middle Ages - from the influence of Byzantine traditions in the Balkans to the integration of Western cultures and the impact of the Eurasian steppe lands. This text highlights the distinct social and cultural characteristics that shaped these societies, including the persistence of nomadic groups, the limited reach of feudalism, and the enduring presence of pagan, Jewish, and Muslim communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStructured with chronological overviews and thematic chapters, \u003cem\u003eMedieval East Central and Eastern Europe\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable resource on underrepresented regions for specialists and non-specialists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlorin Curta\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor in the Department of History at the University of Florida.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSébastien Rossignol\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor in the Department of History at Memorial University of Newfoundland.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University of Toronto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51676166652178,"sku":"9781487566265","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9397f1aa-e32e-4830-8e09-336af36da293.jpg?v=1761047595","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/medieval-east-central-and-eastern-europe-9781487566265","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}