Norman F. Cantor Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

This book, first published in 1970, examines significant protest movements of the twentieth century and looks at the similarities and differences between the various dissents and rebellions. It discusses the emergence of protest as an ideal, a viable force for reform.

There may not be a more fascinating a historical period than the late fourteenth century in Europe. The Hundred Years' War ravaged the continent, yet gallantry, chivalry, and literary brilliance flourished in the courts of England and elsewhere. It was a world in transition, soon to be replaced by the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration -- and John of Gaunt was its central figure. In today's terms, John of Gaunt was a multibillionaire with a brand name equal to Rockefeller. He fought in the Hundred Years' War, sponsored Chaucer and proto-Protestant religious thinkers, and survived the dramatic Peasants' Revolt, during which his sumptuous London residence was burned to the ground. As head of the Lancastrian branch of the Plantagenet family, Gaunt was the unknowing father of the War of the Roses; after his death, his son usurped the crown from his nephew, Richard II. Gaunt's adventures represent the culture and mores of the Middle Ages as those of few others do, and his death is portrayed in The Last Knight as the end of that enthralling period.

Skvělé dílo o černé smrti vyniká nejen vědeckou fundovaností, ale také autorovou břitkostí, úsporností a černým humorem. S jasností nám přibližuje biomedicínské otázky a historii, přičemž fascinujícím způsobem analyzuje vliv morové rány z roku 1348 na politiku a společnost. Studie nabízí detailní pohled na řádění černé smrti v Anglii a na evropské pevnině, seznamuje nás s příběhy mužů a žen čtrnáctého století – rolníků, kněží, kupců a králů. Autor představuje rozmanité postavy, jako je anglická princezna Joan, která cestuje do Španělska, a Thomas z Birminghamu, opatem pečujícím o opatství v těžkých časech. Osud bohatého pozemkového vlastníka Johna le Strange, jehož jméno vymazala černá smrt, je také jedním z příběhů, které nás osloví. Navzdory katastrofálním následkům, které si vyžádaly více než čtyřicet procent evropské populace, měla pandemie i blahodárné důsledky. Zhroucení starých pořádků vedlo k prosazení nového exaktního myšlení a umění zažilo bouřlivý rozvoj. Černá smrt přinesla i ekonomické změny, kdy přeživší rolníci rychle bohatli a položili základy svobodného selského stavu. Tyto příběhy se objevují z temnoty a autorův obraz světa černé smrti je provokativní a poutavý. Vytvořil fascinující a čtivé dílo, které osloví široké publikum.

This study contains almost 150 written texts in the form of short stories, essays, novels, biographies and memoirs to give the reader an insight into every aspect of Jewish life and experience. It includes contributions from many well-known Jews including Anne Frank, Philip Roth, and Franz Kafka.

A fascinating look at life in the Middle Ages that focuses on eight extraordinary medieval men and women through realistically invented conversations between them and their counterparts.

Now revised and expanded, this edition of the splendidly detailed and lively history of the Middle Ages contains more than 30 percent new material.

In this groundbreaking work, Norman Cantor reveals how our contemporary understanding of the Middle Ages—with its vivid imagery of wars, tournaments, plagues, saints, and knights—was shaped in the twentieth century. The medieval world was not merely uncovered through research; it had to be conceptually created. Cantor explores the lives and works of twenty prominent medievalists, illustrating how their personal experiences and emotional perspectives influenced their interpretations of the era. This scholarship is presented as a passionate and colorful endeavor, showcasing the dynamic personalities and creative intellects that offered fresh insights into the past. The book represents a revolution in academic methodology, paving the way for new approaches to teaching the humanities and historiography, appealing to both students and the general public. It distills an immense body of knowledge, allowing readers to grasp the essential connections between medieval civilization and twentieth-century culture while enjoying the process. This engaging, humorous, and informative read is essential for anyone interested in the past and future of Western civilization.