The Waning of the Middle Ages by Johan Huizinga
"The Waning of the Middle Ages" is a historical analysis of the cultural life of the late Middle Ages, particularly in France and the Low Countries, during the 14th and 15th centuries. It delves into the period's modes of thought, forms of expression, religious beliefs, and social norms. The book argues that the era was characterized by a highly stylized and overwrought civilization, marked by an excessive emphasis on chivalry and courtly love, a religious mindset dominated by the fear of death and the afterlife, and a cultural milieu that was both highly imaginative and deeply pessimistic.
The 1177th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1919
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Dutch
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This book is on the following lists:
- 54th on The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century (National Review)
- Great Books of the Western World (Great Books Foundation)
- The Guardian's Essential Library (The Guardian)