This author's research primarily explores the late Middle Ages, with a keen interest in church architecture and the history of witchcraft and magic. Their work delves into how communities forge and sustain a sense of shared culture amidst differences and disputes. They examine the intricate relationship between ordinary and extraordinary piety, and the dynamics of collaboration and conflict in the creation of monumental structures that symbolize communal interests.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.
This revised and expanded edition delves into the intriguing intersection of magic and medieval society, exploring its cultural, historical, and social implications. The interdisciplinary approach provides a comprehensive analysis of how magic influenced various aspects of life during the Middle Ages, offering new insights and perspectives. Rich in detail and scholarly research, it invites readers to reconsider the role of magic in shaping medieval thought and practices.