The Close of the Middle Ages, 1272-1494, 3rd Ed.
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"The Close of the Middle Ages" by Sir Richard Lodge offers a comprehensive examination of the transition from medieval to modern Europe. The book delves into the significant political, social, and cultural changes that occurred between 1272 and 1494, highlighting key events and figures that shaped the era. Lodge's analysis provides insights into the decline of feudalism, the rise of nation-states, and the impact of the Renaissance, making it an essential read for those interested in understanding the complexities of this transformative period in history.***In this third edition, Lodge's work i...
Chapters (235)
- The Close of the Middle Ages
- PREFACE
- CONTENTS
- LIST OF MAPS
- BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
- CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE
- CHAPTER I GERMANY AND THE EMPIRE AFTER THE INTERREGNUM, 1273-1313
- CHAPTER II ITALY AND THE PAPACY, 1273-1313
- CHAPTER III FRANCE UNDER THE LATER CAPETS, 1270-1328
- CHAPTER IV FRANCE UNDER THE EARLY VALOIS, 1328-1380
- CHAPTER V LEWIS THE BAVARIAN AND THE AVIGNON POPES, 1314-1347
- CHAPTER VI CHARLES IV. AND THE GOLDEN BULL
- CHAPTER VII RISE OF THE SWISS CONFEDERATION
- CHAPTER VIII ITALY IN THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY, 1313-1402
- CHAPTER IX THE SCHISMS IN THE PAPACY AND EMPIRE, 1378-1414
- CHAPTER X THE HUSSITE MOVEMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE, 1409-1418
- CHAPTER XI THE HUSSITE WARS AND THE COUNCIL OF BASEL, 1419-1449
- CHAPTER XII MILAN AND VENICE IN THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY, 1402-1494
- CHAPTER XIII NAPLES AND THE PAPAL STATES IN THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY
- CHAPTER XIV FLORENCE UNDER THE MEDICI
- CHAPTER XV BURGUNDIANS AND ARMAGNACS IN FRANCE, 1380-1435
- CHAPTER XVI REVIVAL OF THE FRENCH MONARCHY, 1435-1494
- CHAPTER XVII GERMANY AND THE HAPSBURG EMPERORS, 1437-1493
- CHAPTER XVIII THE HANSEATIC LEAGUE AND THE SCANDINAVIAN KINGDOMS
- CHAPTER XIX THE TEUTONIC ORDER AND POLAND
- CHAPTER XX THE CHRISTIAN STATES OF SPAIN
- CHAPTER XXI THE GREEK EMPIRE AND THE OTTOMAN TURKS
- CHAPTER XXII THE RENAISSANCE IN ITALY
- APPENDIX GENEALOGICAL TABLES
- INDEX
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