Beschreibung:
This book is a comprehensive introduction to the landscapes of the Middle Ages within and beyond Europe, paying close attention to the relationship between 'real' and imagined landscapes and the ways that medieval people made and inhabited their world.
1. Introduction: What Do We Mean When We Talk about Medieval Landscapes and Environments? 2. Garden, Forest 3. Field, Farm, Fen 4. Desert, Wilderness, Waste 5. Sea 6. Rivers and Roads 7. Fortified Landscapes 8. Town and City 9. Heaven, Hell, and Other Worlds 10. Conclusion: Memories and Aftermath