--- product_id: 37861787 title: "Medieval Europe" price: "£62.26" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/37861787-medieval-europe store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Medieval Europe **Price:** £62.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Medieval Europe - **How much does it cost?** £62.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/37861787-medieval-europe) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Medieval Europe [Wickham, Chris] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Medieval Europe Review: A Magnificent Summary of Developments over a Millennium - This is a truly magnificent summary of what is known about the Middle Ages in Europe, where Europe is broadly conceived: the Byzantine Empire to Andalus, Iceland to Russia, although inevitably, in the current state of research, most attention focuses on developments in Western Europe. Wickham summarizes with great clarity the developing scholarly consensus on how Europe developed during this era; broad trends are visible, almost century by century, but with major differences between particular areas and considerable interaction especially during the later period. Nothing significant is omitted. Political developments take pride of place, but Wickham devotes ample space to the economy as it gradually revived after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, and also to social and religious conflicts. The culture of the Middle Ages, by contrast, is given relatively short shrift since many other surveys cover it. I read this book in preparation for a trip to see French Gothic cathedrals, and I now feel much better equipped to place them in a proper historical context. Wickham's writing, furthermore, is engrossing, often pointed and always precise. The author intervenes more than occasionally to give his personal views, which, coming from such an accomplished scholar, are more than welcome. The maps and illustrations are excellent. In short, it would be hard to better this volume. Review: Good read. - Very much enjoyed this book. A fairly dense read but a good flow of concepts and drivers of cultural development of polities within the period of 500-1500 AD. One bone to pick, the author rightly notes the substantial increase in population and production during the period beginning with roughly 900 AD and ending with the Plague breakout of the 1340s. What Mr. Wickham failed to mention is the Little Optimum or Medieval Climate Optimum which warmed the earth during 950 AD to 1250 AD, providing for an increase in arable land which substantially contributed to these increases. The subsequent cooling of the earth post-1250 AD compressed much of the northern European population, producing a cauldron of health issues perfectly suited to accelerate the mortality rates associated with the Plague. A big miss there. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,702,694 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #84 in Historical Study (Books) #92 in European History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (562) | | Dimensions | 9.3 x 6 x 1.4 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0300208340 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0300208344 | | Item Weight | 1.82 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 352 pages | | Publication date | November 29, 2016 | | Publisher | Yale University Press | ## Images ![Medieval Europe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oL1DsjoJL.jpg) ![Medieval Europe - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91VWambebCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Magnificent Summary of Developments over a Millennium *by B***R on June 12, 2017* This is a truly magnificent summary of what is known about the Middle Ages in Europe, where Europe is broadly conceived: the Byzantine Empire to Andalus, Iceland to Russia, although inevitably, in the current state of research, most attention focuses on developments in Western Europe. Wickham summarizes with great clarity the developing scholarly consensus on how Europe developed during this era; broad trends are visible, almost century by century, but with major differences between particular areas and considerable interaction especially during the later period. Nothing significant is omitted. Political developments take pride of place, but Wickham devotes ample space to the economy as it gradually revived after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, and also to social and religious conflicts. The culture of the Middle Ages, by contrast, is given relatively short shrift since many other surveys cover it. I read this book in preparation for a trip to see French Gothic cathedrals, and I now feel much better equipped to place them in a proper historical context. Wickham's writing, furthermore, is engrossing, often pointed and always precise. The author intervenes more than occasionally to give his personal views, which, coming from such an accomplished scholar, are more than welcome. The maps and illustrations are excellent. In short, it would be hard to better this volume. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read. *by P***R on June 5, 2018* Very much enjoyed this book. A fairly dense read but a good flow of concepts and drivers of cultural development of polities within the period of 500-1500 AD. One bone to pick, the author rightly notes the substantial increase in population and production during the period beginning with roughly 900 AD and ending with the Plague breakout of the 1340s. What Mr. Wickham failed to mention is the Little Optimum or Medieval Climate Optimum which warmed the earth during 950 AD to 1250 AD, providing for an increase in arable land which substantially contributed to these increases. The subsequent cooling of the earth post-1250 AD compressed much of the northern European population, producing a cauldron of health issues perfectly suited to accelerate the mortality rates associated with the Plague. A big miss there. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cogent and Interesting *by A***R on September 12, 2022* Great midieval history, stressing continuity with the Roman empire, as is now fashionable. The central argument is that the "feudal revolution" that made power highly devolved starting in the eleventh century made possible a more "engaged" (democratic, though that word is never used) polity when centralized power reemerged after 1350. Centralized power itself was not new, as it existed with the Carolingians, Byzantines, and Romans before then, but the ability of local communities to push back was new. To truly evaluate the argument, you would need to compare to the Muslim and Asian empires, which would be interesting to do but that I haven't seen anyone do. Interesting thought regardless. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/37861787-medieval-europe](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/37861787-medieval-europe) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*