The Monstrous Races in Medieval Art and Thought

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John B. Friedman

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English

Syracuse Univ. Press
31 May 2000

The Arts: General & Reference; History; European history; Early history: c 500 to c 1450&1500; Cultural studies; Ethnic studies

During the Middle Ages, travelers in Africa and Asia reported that

monstrous races thrived beyond the boundaries of the known world. This

work offers an introspective look at these races and their interaction

with Western art, literature and philosophy.

By: John B. Friedman
Imprint: Syracuse Univ. Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780815628262
ISBN 10: 0815628269
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 31 May 2000
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Monstrous Races in Medieval Art and Thought

An extremely well-researched discussion of the legendary and for the most part actual races, from Amazons to Cyclops, who influenced European Christian thought and culture in the Middle Ages. . . . Friedman offers valuable insights into the growth not only of the dominative notion of alien and subject races under the conquistadors and in the age of exploration, but of our own present-day understanding of the self and the other, conceived in terms of nations.--The Times Higher Education Supplement At the edge of the world beyond the sea, they lived in mountains and swamps, deserts and dank spots, in places like India and Africa, habitats hostile to civilized society but home to the 'monstrous races'--deformed species of men. . . . With droll style and broad erudition, Friedman has produced a livdy chronicle of these curious creatures. But his book is not just about them; it is also about our enduring inability to view other cultures without prejudice.--Newsweek