Mass market medieval : essays on the Middle Ages in popular culture
Offering 14 essays, this book examines how different groups, individuals or eras use and shape the image of the Middle Ages, differentiating between historical knowledge of the Middle Ages and what we have made the period out to be. It also discusses the effect of medievalism on the more traditional subject of medieval studies.
Aufsatzsammlung
x, 205 Seiten : Illustrationen ; 23 cm
9780786429226, 0786429224
237125147
"The 14 essays in this book encompass diverse theoretical perspectives and are grouped loosely around distinct functions of medievalism, including the exposure of recent social concerns; the use of medieval images in modern political contexts; and the medieval's influence on products of today's popular culture"--Provided by publisher