Those Terrible Middle Ages! Debunking the Myths

The renown French historian, RTgine Pernoud, gives the reader a refreshingly original perspective on many subjects, both historical (from the Inquisition and witchcraft trials to a comparison of Gothic and Renaissance creative inspiration) and eminently modern, as she examines the many misconceptions about the "Middle Ages" (from law and the place of women in society to the importance of history and tradition). Pernoud's solid expertise and vast experience as an archivist at the French National Archives provide unique insights. The book will be both controversial for ordinary readers and a useful resource for teachers.