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The Pursuit of the Millennium: Revolutionary Millenarians and Mystical Anarchists of the Middle Ages, Revised and Expanded Editi,Used
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The end of the millennium has always held the world in fear of earthquakes, plague, and the catastrophic destruction of the world. At the dawn of the 21st millennium the world is still experiencing these anxieties, as seen by the onslaught of fantasies of renewal, doomsday predictions, and New Age prophecies.This fascinating book explores the millenarianism that flourished in western Europe between the eleventh and sixteenth centuries. Covering the full range of revolutionary and anarchic sects and movements in medieval Europe, Cohn demonstrates how prophecies of a final struggle between the hosts of Christ and Antichrist melded with the rootless poor's desire to improve their own material conditions, resulting in a flourishing of millenarian fantasies. The only overall study of medieval millenarian movements, The Pursuit of the Millennium offers an excellent interpretation of how, again and again, in situations of anxiety and unrest, traditional beliefs come to serve as vehicles for social aspirations and animosities.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Pursuit of the Millennium'? A: The book explores the millenarianism that emerged in western Europe between the eleventh and sixteenth centuries, examining how apocalyptic prophecies intertwined with social aspirations during times of unrest.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Pursuit of the Millennium' is Norman Cohn.
- Q: What is the publication date of this revised edition? A: The revised edition of 'The Pursuit of the Millennium' was published on May 15, 1970.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Pursuit of the Millennium' is a comprehensive study of medieval millenarian movements and is suitable for academic research and studies in history and religious studies.
- Q: Does this book include discussions on specific sects or movements? A: Yes, the book covers a range of revolutionary and anarchic sects and movements in medieval Europe.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into how traditional beliefs influenced social movements and aspirations during periods of anxiety and unrest in medieval Europe.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would benefit from reading this book? A: Historians, students, and anyone interested in religious studies or the socio-political dynamics of medieval Europe would benefit from this book.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.