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The book provides a personal narrative from a leading historian who redefines late antiquity, challenging the notion of it as a period of decline. Peter Brown illustrates how this era was vital for shaping modern Europe and the Middle East, highlighting its cultural and religious innovations. Through his own life experiences, including his education and travels, he showcases the collaborative development of this historical field. The text emphasizes the importance of diversity and global perspectives in understanding the past.
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Journeys of the Mind, Peter Brown
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Journeys of the Mind
- Subtitle
- A Life in History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Brown
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 736
- ISBN13
- 9780691242286
- Description
- The book provides a personal narrative from a leading historian who redefines late antiquity, challenging the notion of it as a period of decline. Peter Brown illustrates how this era was vital for shaping modern Europe and the Middle East, highlighting its cultural and religious innovations. Through his own life experiences, including his education and travels, he showcases the collaborative development of this historical field. The text emphasizes the importance of diversity and global perspectives in understanding the past.