The waning of the Middle Ages
This revised edition of Johan Huizinga’s 1919 study examines medieval life through cultural, artistic, and religious lenses, employing uncommon methods and sources to highlight the era’s contrasts and emotional expressions. The work challenges the view of the Middle Ages as merely a sluggish transition between antiquity and the Renaissance, offering a nuanced portrayal of medieval happiness, suffering, and affection. The edition includes a new translation, introduction, and afterword by specialists.