03231cam a22004453u 4500 53475 UtSlPG 20260610134231.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04029485 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DG Robinson, A. Mary F. (Agnes Mary Frances), 1857-1944 The End of the Middle Ages: Essays and Questions in History Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-11-07 The Beguines and the Weaving brothers -- The convent of Helfta -- The attraction of the abyss -- The schism -- Valentine Visconti -- The French claim to Milan -- The Malatestas of Rimini -- The ladies of Milan -- The flight of Piero de' Medici -- The French at Pisa. Produced by KD Weeks, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The End of the Middle Ages: Essays and Questions in History" by A. Mary F. Robinson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book consists of a series of essays and explorations into various historical topics, specifically focusing on the transitions and the lingering effects of the medieval period. It delves into the dynamics of society at the cusp of modernity, scrutinizing figures, events, and movements that contributed to the decline of the Middle Ages. At the start of the narrative, the author dedicates the volume to Mr. Symonds, reflecting on the profound impact of collaborative historical inquiry. She recounts her journey of discovery, inspired by the timeless figures of the past while acknowledging the complexities inherent in separating medieval history from our contemporary context. This opening sets the stage for an exploration of medieval institutions, social dynamics, and cultural shifts, particularly as seen through the lens of movements such as the Beguines and the Weaving Brothers, which embodied a mix of piety, social responsibility, and heretical undercurrents within the religious landscape. The author raises thought-provoking questions about the end of the Middle Ages and whether it truly marked a definitive transition or if its influences continue to resonate today. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mysticism -- History -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 Italy -- History -- 1268-1492 Milan (Italy) -- History Gertrude, the Great, Saint, 1256-1302 Visconti, Valentine, duchesse d' Orléans, 1366-1408 Malatesta family Medici, Piero di Lorenzo de', 1472-1503 Beguines Beghards Schism, The Great Western, 1378-1417 Pisa (Italy) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53475 94309 94309