HISB61H3

Europe in the High and Late Middle Ages (1053-1492)

An introduction to the social, political, religious and economic foundations of the Western world, including Church and State relations, the Crusades, pilgrimage, monasticism, universities and culture, rural exploitation, town development and trade, heresy, plague and war. Particular attention will be devoted to problems which continue to disrupt the modern world. 0.50 pre-1800 credit Medieval Area