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Great Minds of the Medieval World
- Narrated by: Dorsey Armstrong
- Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The Middle Ages was a time of major advances in many fields of knowledge, from theology and philosophy to science, medicine, art, literature, and education. Owing to the work of an astonishing range of visionary thinkers, this fascinating period was the era in which the foundations of the modern Western world were laid. In the medieval era’s great minds we find the roots of many aspects of today’s world - from the religious/philosophical thought of Augustine, Ambrose of Milan, and Thomas Aquinas to the scientific innovations of Avicenna and Alhacen, the enlightened statesmanship of Charlemagne and Lorenzo de Medici, and the literary creations of Dante and Chaucer.
In these 24 lectures, Professor Armstrong leads you on an enthralling journey into the lives of the seminal thinkers of the Middle Ages. In this gallery of extraordinary minds, you'll encounter the leading lights of a world-shaping era, including figures such as Maimonides, Hildegard of Bingen, Bernard of Clairvaux, Peter Abelard, and Francesco Petrarch. Professor Armstrong goes to great lengths to bring these historic figures to life, revealing both the great intellectual contributions and the personal strivings, challenges, and triumphs of some of history's most remarkable human beings. These compelling lectures take you deeply into the heart of one of civilization’s most dynamic and impactful eras.
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- Luc Le Blanc
- 2022-06-09
Wow !! I wish this Great Course never end.
I wish this Great Course never end. Amazing work! i might do it again so much informations.
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- AvidResearcher
- 2022-05-20
Yet another great series by Dorsey Armstrong!
I love The Great Courses! Yes, I am a middle aged nerd who misses academia, but who doesn't love learning while being entertained? In this series of lectures, I found that a bit of editing would have benefited the narrator to smooth out some of the word "hiccups". Nevertheless, Dorsey Armstrong's passion carries the story with such ease that these tiny stumbles do not take you out of the story. I have learned so much from these lectures and as always, I look forward to more! Highly recommend to all!
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