About the book
They were, in the words of one contemporary observer, \"the Promised Lands.\" In all of Europe, only Northern Italy could rival the economic power and cultural wealth of the Low Countries in the later Middle Ages.
In The Promised Lands, Wim Blockmans and Walter Prevenier trace the relations between the cultural and economic developments of the Low Countries and the political evolution of the region under the rule of the dukes of Burgundy. Combining political, diplomatic, administrative, economic, social, artistic, and cultural history, Blockmans and Prevenier have synthesized the most recent research on the subject—much of it their own—to produce the most accessible and authoritative book in English on the subject.
This is an updated and revised translation of a classic work first published in 1988, now expanded and reoriented toward a broader international readership.
Editions of The Promised Lands
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780812213829
- PDF
- ISBN 9780812200706
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They were, in the words of one contemporary observer, \"the Promised Lands.\" In all of Europe, only Northern Italy could rival the economic power and cultural wealth of the Low Countries in the later Middle Ages.
In The Promised Lands, Wim Blockmans and Walter Prevenier trace the relations between the cultural and economic developments of the Low Countries and the political evolution of the region under the rule of the dukes of Burgundy. Combining political, diplomatic, administrative, economic, social, artistic, and cultural history, Blockmans and Prevenier have synthesized the most recent research on the subject—much of it their own—to produce the most accessible and authoritative book in English on the subject.
This is an updated and revised translation of a classic work first published in 1988, now expanded and reoriented toward a broader international readership.
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What is The Promised Lands about?
They were, in the words of one contemporary observer, \"the Promised Lands.\" In all of Europe, only Northern Italy could rival the economic power and cultural wealth of the Low Countries in the later Middle Ages.
In The Promised Lands, Wim Blockmans and Walter Prevenier trace the relations between the cultural and economic developments of the Low Countries and the political evolution of the region under the rule of the dukes of Burgundy. Combining political, diplomatic, administrative, economic, social, artistic, and cultural history, Blockmans and Prevenier have synthesized the most recent research on the subject—much of it their own—to produce the most accessible and authoritative book in English on the subject.
This is an updated and revised translation of a classic work first published in 1988, now expanded and reoriented toward a broader international readership.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Promised Lands?
History and Archaeology
Where can I read a sample of The Promised Lands?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780812213829
How long is The Promised Lands and how many pages does it have?
The Promised Lands has 304 page(s)
Is The Promised Lands part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Middle Ages Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Promised Lands?
Edward Peters, Walter Prevenier, Wim Blockmans
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Promised Lands is available as paperback(ISBN 9780812213829) and pdf(ISBN 9780812200706)
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