
waning of the middle ages: a study of the forms of life, thought and art in France and the Netherlands in the XIVth and XVth centuries
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Johan Huizinga's The Waning of the Middle Ages paints a poignant picture of the late medieval era in France and the Netherlands. He argues that the period, often seen as a bridge between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, was characterized by a distinct sense of decline and disillusionment, marked by a rise in violence and a deep-seated fear of death. This sense of societal decay, Huizinga proposes, led to a heightened emphasis on formality and romanticism in courtly life as a means of coping with the harsh realities of the time. The book examines various facets of medieval life, including courtly rituals, artistic expression, and philosophical thought, revealing the anxieties and uncertainties that underpinned the era. Through insightful analysis and vivid examples, Huizinga demonstrates how the late medieval period was not simply a prelude to the Renaissance, but a distinct historical epoch with its own unique complexities and anxieties. However, the book has also been criticized for its singular focus on the Burgundian court, leading to an arguably narrow perspective on the broader social and cultural dynamics of the time.Book Details
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Johan Huizinga was a Dutch historian and one of the founders of modern cultural history. Groningen as the son of Dirk Huizinga, a professor of physiology, and Jacoba Tonkens, who died two years after...
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