The Great Tours: Experiencing Medieval Europe
Offered By: The Great Courses Plus
Course Description
Overview
<p>Go on a fascinating expedition to 12 spectacular examples of medieval European cities, including Prague, Siena, Barcelona, Bruges, and more, in this eye-popping course.</p>
Syllabus
- By This Professor
- 01: The Medieval City-A Feast for the Senses
- 02: Rothenburg-Jewel on the Romantic Road
- 03: Mdina-The Silent City
- 04: Mdina and Rabat-In the Steps of St. Paul
- 05: Palermo-A Mosaic of Cultures
- 06: Palermo-Celebrating Throne and Altar
- 07: York-Wool and Prayer
- 08: York-Vikings and Merchants
- 09: Avignon-The Babylonian Captivity
- 10: Avignon-Papal Splendor
- 11: Carcassonne-Fortress of the Languedoc
- 12: Carcassonne-Cathars and Crusaders
- 13: Barcelona-The Gothic Quarter
- 14: Barcelona-Imagination and Inspiration
- 15: Dubrovnik-Pearl of the Adriatic
- 16: Dubrovnik-City of Seven Flags
- 17: Krakow-The Royal Way
- 18: Krakow-Crossroads of Europe
- 19: Prague-Freedom of Mind and Spirit
- 20: Prague-Castle Hill
- 21: Bruges-Built on the Sea and Trade
- 22: Bruges-Commerce and Community
- 23: Siena-Good Government
- 24: Siena-The Gothic Dream
Taught by
Kenneth R. Bartlett
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