Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages: K-Z

Offers a wealth of information available from no other single source, and providing precise and concise information on all aspects of the Middle Ages. Consists of articles on all aspects of the period from the fifth to the fifteenth century, exploring art, architecture, religion, law, science, language, philosophy, and theology, as well as cultural, religious, intellectual, social and political history. With a focus on focus on Europe and Christendom, the Encyclopedia also covers the rise of Islam and people of other cultures with whom Europeans came into contact.The two volumes of the Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages contains over three thousand articles by almost six humdred scholars from over thirty countries. It is designed to offer scholars a campact, reliable information source in areas beyond their own immediate expertise. the accumulated wisdom and knowledge of all aspects of the Middle Ages will be particularly valuable in libraries.