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Here is the first full translation into English of one of the 20th century's few undoubted classics of history.' Washington Post Book WorldThe Autumn of the Middle Ages is Johan Huizinga's classic portrait of life, thought, and art in fourteenth and fifteenthcentury France and the Netherlands. Few who have read this book in English realize that The Waning of the Middle Ages, the only previous translation, is vastly different from the original Dutch, and incompatible will all other Europeanlanguage translations.For Huizinga, the fourteenth and fifteenthcentury marked not the birth of a dramatically new era in historythe Renaissancebut the fullest, ripest phase of medieval life and thought. However, his work was criticized both at home and in Europe for being 'oldfashioned' and 'too literary' when The Waning of the Middle Ages was first published in 1919. In the 1924 translation, Fritz Hopman adapted, reduced and altered the Dutch editionsoftening Huizinga's passionate arguments, dulling his nuances, and eliminating theoretical passages. He dropped many passages Huizinga had quoted in their original old French. Additionally, chapters were rearranged, all references were dropped, and mistranslations were introduced.This translation corrects such errors, recreating the second Dutch edition which represents Huizinga's thinking at its most important stage. Everything that was dropped or rearranged has been restored. Prose quotations appear in French, with translations preprinted at the bottom of the page, mistranslations have been corrected.'The advantages of the new translation are so many. . . . It is one of the greatest, as well as one of the most enthralling, historical classics of the twentieth century, and everyone will surely want to read it in the form that was obviously intended by the author.' Francis Haskell, New York Review of Books'A once pathbreaking piece of historical interpretation. . . . This new translation will no doubt bring Huizinga and his pioneering work back into the discussion of historical interpretation.' Rosamond McKitterick, New York Times Book Review
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Autumn of the Middle Ages'? A: 'The Autumn of the Middle Ages' explores life, thought, and art in fourteenth- and fifteenth-century France and the Netherlands, portraying this period as a rich phase of medieval life rather than merely a prelude to the Renaissance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Autumn of the Middle Ages' is Johan Huizinga, a prominent historian known for his influential works on cultural history.
- Q: Is this the first English translation of the book? A: Yes, this edition is the first full translation into English, correcting errors and omissions found in previous translations.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Autumn of the Middle Ages' contains 467 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is bound in hardcover, providing durability for long-term use.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new, ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition of 'The Autumn of the Middle Ages' was published on March 15, 1996.
- Q: Does this book include original quotations in French? A: Yes, the book includes original quotations in French, with translations provided at the bottom of the pages.
- Q: What is the significance of this translation compared to previous ones? A: This translation restores content omitted or altered in previous versions, presenting Huizinga's arguments and nuances as intended in the original text.
- Q: Is 'The Autumn of the Middle Ages' suitable for casual readers? A: While the book is a classic historical work, it is also suitable for general readers interested in medieval history and cultural studies, given its comprehensive and engaging narrative.