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The New Cambridge Medieval History, Volume 1: c.500–c.700

The New Cambridge Medieval History Volume 1: c.500–c.700

Edited by:
Paul Fouracre

Online Publication Date:
March 2008

Print Publication Year:
2005

Hardback ISBN:
9780521362917

Online ISBN:
9781139053938

The first volume of The New Cambridge Medieval History covers the transitional period between the later Roman world and the early middle ages, c. 500 to c. 700. This was an era of developing consciousness and profound change in Europe, Byzantium and the Arab world, an era in which the foundations of medieval society were laid and to which many of our modern myths of national and religious identity can be traced. This book offers a comprehensive regional survey of the sixth and seventh centuries, from Ireland in the west to the rise of Islam in the Middle East, and from Scandinavia in the north to the Mediterranean south. It explores the key themes pinning together the history of this period, from kingship, trade and the church, to art, architecture and education. It represents both an invaluable conspectus of current scholarship and an expert introduction to the period.

Reviews:

'… The New Cambridge Medieval History is complete. … Paul Fouracre has provided a worthy addition to this prestigious series. … the volume includes excellent surveys of Scandinavian history by Lotte Hedeager, Slavic history by Zbigniew Kobylinski and numerous essays on the British Isles. … coverage of early medieval European history is thorough and balanced. … especial praise must be given to the excellent summary of 'The barbarian invasions' by Guy Halsall - sure to become indispensable to a new generation of undergraduates - to Simon Loseby's stimulating account of 'The Mediterranean economy' and, perhaps most strikingly, to Michael Toch's discussion of 'The Jews in Europe, 500–1050', which takes the reader beyond the chronological confines of the volume as a whole, but with richly rewarding results. … the contributions are all fluidly written, stimulating and a pleasure to read. The comprehensive index and useful thematic bibliographies further ensure that this volume will be an essential reference tool for years to come.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History

Frontmatter
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pp. i-xviii

Introduction: the history of Europe 500–700 by Paul Fouracre
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pp. 1-12

1 - The later Roman Empire by Richard Gerberding
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pp. 13-34

2 - The Barbarian invasions by Guy Halsall
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pp. 35-55

3 - The sources and their interpretation by Guy Halsall
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pp. 56-90

PART I - THE SIXTH CENTURY

4 - The Eastern Empire in the sixth century by Andrew Louth
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pp. 91-117

5 - The Byzantines in the West in the sixth century by John Moorhead
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pp. 118-139

6 - Ostrogothic Italy and the Lombard invasions by John Moorhead
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pp. 140-161

7 - The formation of the Sueve and Visigothic kingdoms in Spain by A. Barbero and M. I. Loring
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pp. 162-192

8 - Merovingian Gaul and the Frankish conquests by Raymond Van Dam
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pp. 193-231

10 - The earliest Anglo-Saxon kingdoms by Helena Hamerow
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pp. 263-288

PART II - THE SEVENTH CENTURY

11 - The Byzantine empire in the seventh century by Andrew Louth
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pp. 289-316

12 - Muhammad and the rise of Islam by Carole Hillenbrand
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pp. 317-345

13 - The Catholic Visigothic kingdom by A. Barbero and M. I. Loring
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pp. 346-370

14 - Francia in the seventh century by Paul Fouracre
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pp. 371-396

15 - Religion and society in Ireland by Clare Stancliffe
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pp. 397-425

16 - Christianity amongst the Britons, Dalriadan Irish and Picts by Clare Stancliffe
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pp. 426-461

17 - England in the seventh century by Alan Thacker
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pp. 462-495

PART III - THEMES AND PROBLEMS

20 - The Jews in Europe 500–1050 by Michael Toch
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pp. 545-570

21 - Kings and kingship by Patrick Wormald
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pp. 571-604

22 - The Mediterranean economy by Simon Loseby
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pp. 605-638

23 - The Northern Seas (fifth to eighth centuries) by Stéphane Lebecq
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pp. 639-659

24 - Money and coinage by Mark Blackburn
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pp. 660-674

25 - Church structure and organisation by Georg Scheibelreiter
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pp. 675-709

26 - Christianisation and the dissemination of Christian teaching by Ian Wood
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pp. 710-734

27 - Education and learning by Jacques Fontaine
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pp. 735-759

28A - Art and architecture of western Europe by Ian Wood
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pp. 760-775

28B - Art and architecture: the East by Leslie Brubaker
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pp. 776-784

Bibliography of secondary works arranged by chapter
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pp. 805-910

Index

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pp. 911-979

Additional Materials

Frontispiece
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Plate section
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