Revised for its fourth edition, The Worlds of Medieval Europe, presents a distinctive and nuanced portrayal of the Greater West during its medieval millennium. By integrating the histories of the Islamic and Byzantine worlds into the main narrative, author Clifford R. Backman offers an insightful, detailed, and often witty look at the continuum of interaction--social, cultural, intellectual, and commercial--that existed among all three societies.

About the Author
Clifford R. Backman is Associate Professor of History at Boston University

Reviews
The Worlds of Medieval Europe is a comprehensive picture of the Middle Ages -Richard Rawls, Georgia Gwinett College
The Worlds of Medieval Europe provides a superb narrative that highlights the important points and issues without becoming overly abstract and at the same time makes specific events and details meaningful. The writing is both clear and lively. The paragraph-length quotations from primary sources are well-integrated into the text and give students a taste of the richness of the period. -Elspeth Whitney, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Worlds of Medieval Europe is welcome in its level of detail and readability. -Cullen Chandler, Lycoming College



Book Information
ISBN 9780197571538
Author Clifford R. Backman
Format Paperback
Page Count 688
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 880g
Dimensions(mm) 155mm * 231mm * 25mm