In Light of Another's Word: European Ethnography in the Middle Ages (The Middle Ages Series)
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In Light of Another’s Word: European Ethnography in the Middle Ages (The Middle Ages Series)

SKU: 9781512824810

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Explore the unexpected ethnographic insights of medieval Europe. This compelling work challenges the notion of a purely insular past, revealing how early writers like William of Rubruck and Jean de Joinville navigated cultural ‘otherness’ with surprising awareness. Delve into a unique ‘ethnographic poetics’ that embraced diverse perspectives, even when confronting religious and cultural orthodoxies. Essential reading for students and scholars in medieval studies, European history, and anthropology seeking nuanced understanding of historical cultural encounters and premodern visual culture.

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