Routledge Revivals: Medieval France (1995)

<p>First published in 1995 <i>Medieval France: An Encyclopedia</i> is the first single-volume reference work on the history and culture of medieval France. It covers the political intellectual literary and musical history of the country from the early fifth to the late fifteenth century. The shorter entries offer succinct summaries of the lives of individuals events works cities monuments and other important subjects followed by essential bibliographies. Longer essay-length articles provide interpretive comments about significant institutions and important periods or events. The Encyclopedia is thoroughly cross-referenced and includes a generous selection of illustrations maps charts and genealogies. It is especially strong in its coverage of economic issues women music religion and literature. </p><p>This comprehensive work of over 2400 entries will be of key interest to students and scholars as well as general readers.</p>