Early Modern Europe - Facts and Fictions (Hardcover)

Through the exploration of nine common myths about the history and culture of early modern Europe, roughly 1350–1700, this book uses common assumptions to introduce newcomers to the period and its key figures, developments, and events. Many myths about early modern Europe originated in the 19th and 20th centuries and continue to appear today across popular media. In recent years, such popular documentaries and television shows as Game of Thrones have tended to reinforce what we think we know about the world during the early modern period. Early modern Europe birthed the modern world—just not in the way we think it did. This installment in the Facts and Fictions series utilizes primary sources to interrogate popular beliefs about early modern Europe and reveal the true story behind such movements and events as the Scientific Revolution, the Crusades, and the European witch hunts. Focusing on how perceptions of these events have shifted and evolved through history, this book is an excellent resource for students of this period as well as general readers interested in understanding what really happened during this time. Provides readers with an introduction to early modern Europe Dispels common assumptions about the past Encourages readers to approach historical information based upon questions, evidence, and interpretations Includes a wide array of primary sources illustrating various myths and misconceptions

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Historical Facts and Fictions
Release date:	June 2023
Authors:	Brian Jeffrey Maxson
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	249
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-6745-3
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-4408-6745-3
Barcode:	9781440867453

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