Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus By: Robert Steele (1860-1944)
Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus by Robert Steele is an extraordinary and comprehensive compilation of historical knowledge from the Middle Ages. This captivating book delves into the fascinating world of medieval beliefs, practices, and customs, offering readers a remarkable glimpse into the minds and lives of people during that era. Steele's extensive research and insightful commentary breathe life into a wide range of topics covered in this book. With meticulous attention to detail, he presents the reader with a wealth of knowledge about medieval folklore, astrology, alchemy, medicine, and even the peculiarities of animals and mythical creatures. Each section is meticulously organized and robustly supported by primary sources, making it an indispensable resource for historians and enthusiasts alike. One of the most remarkable aspects of Mediaeval Lore is Steele's ability to capture the essence of medieval society. Through his engaging writing style, he successfully transports readers back in time, enabling them to experience the daily life, mindset, and struggles of individuals during this captivating period. The author effortlessly bridges the gap between past and present, making the information relatable and accessible to readers from all backgrounds. The book also excels in its ability to shed light on the societal, cultural, and religious influences that shaped medieval beliefs and practices. Steele artfully explores the interplay between superstition and religion, providing valuable insights into the medieval mindset and worldview. By examining the influence of ancient and contemporary cultures on medieval society, Steele offers a fresh perspective that enhances our understanding of this historical period. Furthermore, Steele's insightful footnotes, annotations, and additional explanations further enrich the reading experience, ensuring that readers can delve deeper into specific subjects or discover new areas of interest. This meticulous attention to detail demonstrates the author's commitment to preserving historical accuracy while making the content accessible to a modern audience. Despite its strengths, it is worth noting that the language and writing style employed by Steele may pose a challenge for casual readers or those new to the subject matter. The book relies heavily on primary sources and historical documents, resulting in prose that can be dense and occasionally difficult to follow. However, for those with a strong interest in medieval history, folklore, or cultural studies, Mediaeval Lore proves an invaluable resource that rewards diligent readers. In conclusion, Robert Steele's Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus is an enlightening and engrossing book that offers a window into the medieval world. Through his meticulous research and engaging writing, Steele provides readers with a profound understanding of the beliefs, practices, and customs that shaped medieval society. This book is an essential addition to the library of anyone seeking to delve deeper into the captivating lore of the Middle Ages. First Page: [Illustration: Philosophers on Mount Olympus.] MEDIAEVAL LORE FROM BARTHOLOMEW ANGLICUS BY ROBERT STEELE WITH PREFACE BY WILLIAM MORRIS "WHEN HOLY WERE THE HAUNTED FOREST BOUGHS, HOLY THE AIR, THE WATER, AND THE FIRE." KEATS. PREFACE It is not long since the Middle Ages, of the literature of which this book gives us such curious examples, were supposed to be an unaccountable phenomenon accidentally thrust in betwixt the two periods of civilisation, the classical and the modern, and forming a period without growth or meaning a period which began about the time of the decay of the Roman Empire, and ended suddenly, and more or less unaccountably, at the time of the Reformation. The society of this period was supposed to be lawless and chaotic; its ethics a mere conscious hypocrisy; its art gloomy and barbarous fanaticism only; its literature the formless jargon of savages; and as to its science, that side of human intelligence was supposed to be an invention of the time when the Middle Ages had been dead two hundred years. The light which the researches of modern historians, archaeologists, bibliographers, and others, have let in on our view of the Middle Ages has dispersed the cloud of ignorance on this subject which was one of the natural defects of the qualities of the learned men and keen critics of the eighteenth and early part of the nineteenth centuries... Continue reading book >>

Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus By: Robert Steele (1860-1944)

Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus by Robert Steele is an extraordinary and comprehensive compilation of historical knowledge from the Middle Ages. This captivating book delves into the fascinating world of medieval beliefs, practices, and customs, offering readers a remarkable glimpse into the minds and lives of people during that era.

Steele's extensive research and insightful commentary breathe life into a wide range of topics covered in this book. With meticulous attention to detail, he presents the reader with a wealth of knowledge about medieval folklore, astrology, alchemy, medicine, and even the peculiarities of animals and mythical creatures. Each section is meticulously organized and robustly supported by primary sources, making it an indispensable resource for historians and enthusiasts alike.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Mediaeval Lore is Steele's ability to capture the essence of medieval society. Through his engaging writing style, he successfully transports readers back in time, enabling them to experience the daily life, mindset, and struggles of individuals during this captivating period. The author effortlessly bridges the gap between past and present, making the information relatable and accessible to readers from all backgrounds.

The book also excels in its ability to shed light on the societal, cultural, and religious influences that shaped medieval beliefs and practices. Steele artfully explores the interplay between superstition and religion, providing valuable insights into the medieval mindset and worldview. By examining the influence of ancient and contemporary cultures on medieval society, Steele offers a fresh perspective that enhances our understanding of this historical period.

Furthermore, Steele's insightful footnotes, annotations, and additional explanations further enrich the reading experience, ensuring that readers can delve deeper into specific subjects or discover new areas of interest. This meticulous attention to detail demonstrates the author's commitment to preserving historical accuracy while making the content accessible to a modern audience.

Despite its strengths, it is worth noting that the language and writing style employed by Steele may pose a challenge for casual readers or those new to the subject matter. The book relies heavily on primary sources and historical documents, resulting in prose that can be dense and occasionally difficult to follow. However, for those with a strong interest in medieval history, folklore, or cultural studies, Mediaeval Lore proves an invaluable resource that rewards diligent readers.

In conclusion, Robert Steele's Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus is an enlightening and engrossing book that offers a window into the medieval world. Through his meticulous research and engaging writing, Steele provides readers with a profound understanding of the beliefs, practices, and customs that shaped medieval society. This book is an essential addition to the library of anyone seeking to delve deeper into the captivating lore of the Middle Ages.

First Page:

[Illustration: Philosophers on Mount Olympus.]

MEDIAEVAL LORE FROM BARTHOLOMEW ANGLICUS

BY ROBERT STEELE

WITH PREFACE BY WILLIAM MORRIS

"WHEN HOLY WERE THE HAUNTED FOREST BOUGHS, HOLY THE AIR, THE WATER, AND THE FIRE." KEATS.

PREFACE

It is not long since the Middle Ages, of the literature of which this book gives us such curious examples, were supposed to be an unaccountable phenomenon accidentally thrust in betwixt the two periods of civilisation, the classical and the modern, and forming a period without growth or meaning a period which began about the time of the decay of the Roman Empire, and ended suddenly, and more or less unaccountably, at the time of the Reformation. The society of this period was supposed to be lawless and chaotic; its ethics a mere conscious hypocrisy; its art gloomy and barbarous fanaticism only; its literature the formless jargon of savages; and as to its science, that side of human intelligence was supposed to be an invention of the time when the Middle Ages had been dead two hundred years.

The light which the researches of modern historians, archaeologists, bibliographers, and others, have let in on our view of the Middle Ages has dispersed the cloud of ignorance on this subject which was one of the natural defects of the qualities of the learned men and keen critics of the eighteenth and early part of the nineteenth centuries... Continue reading book >>

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