{"title":"John H. Arnold","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eJohn H. Arnold\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author and historian renowned for his insightful contributions to the study of medieval history. Arnold's writing is celebrated for its clarity, depth, and engaging narrative, making complex historical topics accessible and intriguing to a wide range of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Medieval History?\u003c\/strong\u003e, serves as a stimulating introduction to the discipline, offering a thought-provoking exploration of medieval history and its relevance today. This book, along with Arnold's other reviews and writings, seamlessly delves into the intricacies of past societies, encouraging readers to ponder the ways in which history is constructed and understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the medieval period, John H. Arnold's collections provide a comprehensive and enlightening journey through one of history's most fascinating eras. His works fall under the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e categories, offering a robust perspective on historical methodologies and narratives. Dive into his works to not only learn about the medieval world but also to gain an understanding of how history is a dialogue between the past and the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-is-medieval-history-by-john-h-arnold-9781509532568","title":"What is Medieval History?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its first publication in 2007, John H. Arnold’s \u003ci\u003eWhat is Medieval History?\u003c\/i\u003e has established itself as the leading introduction to the craft of the medieval historian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is it that medieval historians do? How – and why – do they do it? Arnold discusses the creation of medieval history as a field, the nature of its sources, the intellectual tools used by medievalists, and some key areas of thematic importance from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Reformation. The fascinating case studies include a magical plot against a medieval pope, a fourteenth-century insurrection, and the importance of a kiss exchanged between two tenth-century noblemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, readers are shown not only what medieval history is, but the cultural and political contexts in which it has been written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis anticipated second edition includes further exploration of the interdisciplinary techniques that can aid medieval historians, such as dialogue with scientists and archaeologists, and addresses some of the challenges – both medieval and modern – of the idea of a ‘global middle ages’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat is Medieval History?\u003c\/i\u003e continues to demonstrate why the pursuit of medieval history is important not only to the present, but to the future. It is an invaluable guide for students, teachers, researchers and interested general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000840962284,"sku":"9781509532568","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12347933482725.jpg?v=1763309367"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/john-h-arnold.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}