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Medieval Mysteries: a Guide to History, Lore, Places and Symbolism

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Journey into twelve of the world's favorite medieval mysteries and cross the threshold into the world of the High Middle Ages. From Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to Umberto Eco's Name of the Rose to Dan Brown's bestselling The Da Vinci Code, the medieval period continues to intrigue, inspire, entertain, and fascinate many today. This is a book for the general reader and specialist alike, Medieval expert, former Rosslyn Chapel museum exhibition curator, and bestselling author Dr. Karen Ralls guides the reader through the key historical facts, legends and lore, affiliated places, and major symbolis.;Cover; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1. The Knights Templar; 2. On the Road to ... Mary Magdalene; 3. The Black Madonna; 4. The Grail; 5. The Cathars; 6. The Medieval Guilds; 7. Heretics and Heresies; 8. Troubadours; 9. Arthur and Merlin Glastonbury and Other Sacred Sites; 10. Rosslyn Chapel, Castle and Glen; Appendix One; Appendix Two; Endnotes; Bibliography and Recommended Reading List; Index; Backcover.
Request Code : ZLIBIO2752818
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Year:
2014
Publisher:
Nicolas-Hays, Inc
Language:
English
Pages:
306 pages
ISBN 10:
0892545925
ISBN 13:
9780892545926
ISBN:
9780892541720,9780892545926,0892545925

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