A Cultural History of Money in the Medieval Age

Rory Naismith (University of Cambridge, UK)

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English

Bloomsbury Academic
23 March 2023

Medieval history; Social & cultural history; Coins, banknotes, medals, seals (numismatics)

Series: The Cultural Histories Series

Money provides a unique and illuminating perspective on the Middle Ages. In much of medieval Europe the central meaning of money was a prescribed unit of precious metal but in practice precious metal did not necessarily change hands and indeed coinage was very often in short supply. Money had economic, institutional, social, and cultural dimensions which developed the legacy of antiquity and set the scene for modern developments including the rise of capitalism and finance as well as a moralized discourse on the proper and improper uses of money. In its many forms - coin, metal, commodity, and concept - money played a central role in shaping the character of medieval society and, in turn, offers a vivid reflection of the distinctive features of medieval civilization.

Drawing upon a wealth of visual and textual sources, A Cultural History of Money in the Medieval Age presents essays that examine key cultural case studies of the period on the themes of technologies, ideas, ritual and religion, the everyday, art and representation, interpretation, and the issues of the age.

Edited by: Rory Naismith (University of Cambridge UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: NIP
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 168mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9781350363946
ISBN 10: 1350363944
Series: The Cultural Histories Series
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 23 March 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rory Naismith is Lecturer in the History of England Before the Norman Conquest, University of Cambridge, UK.