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The thirteenth greatest of centuries James J Walsh Books Reviews
. . . to the cartoon version of the Middle Ages that we inherited from the 18th century. And it's free!
I like what I've read, so far. I will update, once I've read the whole book.
Fairly entertaining book about debunking Enlightenment era myths about the Middle Ages, a job which it executes flawlessly. Apparently, despite common belief, the 13th century was an excellent preparation for the 20th century. Now, whether the 13th century was able to accomplish what people wanted to do in the 13th century is not the main topic of this book. I am fairly sure the 13th century was in fact before the Enlightenment and their idea of would make a century great might seem a little peculiar to us. I am afraid the title is a little misleading in that respect and I must give it only four stars. The title is probably meant to be some kind of grandstanding and if that's what brought you here, then go ahead and read the book; it's free.
Very informative. This information is so important to the modern world. Every teen should learn this history.
One of the finest jobs of reproducing an old text pm demand, and a great introduction to the "greatest of centuries." Arrived on time and in the promised condition. Bravo!
"The Thirteenth, Greatest of Centuries" makes a good case for its title-claim -- as also remarked upon, in great detail, by the fine first review of it. I already was suspecting something special about Century XIII before encountering this book. I had slowly realized that certain of the most interesting and exceptional persons, places and ideas are situated circa Century XIII -- or just before -- such as Eleanor of Aquitania and Richard the Lionheart. The following is my [Rosicrucian] quick impression from "The Thirteenth Century, Greatest of Centuries" --
Typical Western [and now Worldwide] institutions -- such as churches, cathedrals, schools and universities -- were established in their architypical forms circa Century XIII. The Fine Arts, Crafts and Schools flourished then -- much before the Renaissance, which usually gets the fame and credit for such a "rebirth". A deep focus on Nature -- Saint Francis. A deep focus on Reason -- Saint Thomas. Those two, if anything, are MORE focused in a powerful way on Nature and Reason than any Renaissance figures. The Cid, The Holy Grail, The Nibelungen, Meistersingers, Minnesingers, Troubadours, Trouveres, Romance of the Rose and Dante's Divine Comedy are all situated circa Century XIII. As are High Gothic Cathedrals and their wonderful aspects -- such as arch-based spacious lofty geometry, richly-colored stained-glass windows and finely-finished stone-carving -- all with deep Symbolique meaning. Literacy and practical technology expanded greatly for all in Century XIII. The suppossedly much later "Scientific Method" was applied to greatly solve Leprosy in that era, as well as other medical issues. Afterall, Century XIII was the time of Scholasticism -- which developed cause-and-effect correlation via rational reflection upon empirical experience -- those very words originating in that era. Albertus Magnus, Roger Bacon and Thomas Aquinas were agreed upon the conservation of mass-energy -- for just one example of surprisingly early physical science. The Magna Carta and Parliamentary rule-of-law exemplars for modern democratic republics originated in Century XIII Britain -- as shown in Chapter XXIV "Democracy, Christian Socialism and Nationality". As Chapter XX of the book shows, there were a number of quite Great Women in that era -- including Queen Blanche of Castille, Saint Clare of Assisi and Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Veneration of Mary, Queen of Heaven, flourished circa Century XIII as never before +++
I would call this book and its time "The Highest of the High Middle Ages" +++
James Walsh (1865-1942)was one of the most learned men in the U.S. during the late 19th. and twentieth centuries. He earned a Ph. D. in History, had an M.D. (including surgery), earned a Litt. D., etc. This book shows careful scholarship, and Walsh wrote a comprehensive intellectual and cultural history of 13th. century Europe (the 1200s). This neglected book should be required reading for classes in Western Civilization and European History.
Walsh's book contained a detailed examination of what some may consider mundane topics such as hospitals, the art of stained glass windows, sculptor, architecture, vernaculer literature, prose writing, etc. He also presented an excellent treatment of the Rise of the Universities, Scholastic Philosophy, and Medieval scholarship.
Walsh's work on Medieval hospitals and medical studies are well informed. He commented on the role of the monks, nuns, friars, and Catholic Schoolmen in advancing the study of medicine. For example, Walsh cited Medieval manuscripts in the treatment and elimination of leprosy which was reduced significantly during the 13th. century. Walsh also presented evidence that those Catholic religious understood the importance of antiseptics in the healing of wounds and prevention of infection. The Catholic hospitals were the first since the collapse of the Roman Empire.
Walsh wrote interesting commentaries on epic poetry, vernacular literature, prose literature, and early Classical Music. His remarks re epic poetry and vernacular literture were facinationg. He showed how the Catholic religious were able to commit vernacular languages to writing via the the logical style of Latin. What may interest readers in that many of the Scholastics such as St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) who did outstanding work in poetry and Sacred Music.
The sections on stained glass art, architecture, and sculpture were brilliant. Walsh gave readers a good description of the intricate work of those who made Rose Windows. His comments on Gothic architecture were expert yet understandable to the lay readers. The detailed comments on sculpture along make this book well worth reading. Some critics whinned that the Southern European Gothic Catholic Churches did not have the same exposure to sunlight. Walsh gave a good explanation that Southern Europe has more exposure to sunlight than Northern European which is why the latter churches and buildings used more window space.
The sections on Medieval universities and teaching/learning were also worth the price of the book. He cited several Catholic scholars and added material re their work in science and mathematics aside from studies in philosophy and theology. For example, St. Albertus Magnus (1193-1280)did pioneer work in experimental science and refuted some of Aristotle's conclusions. Walsh gave a good account of the work of Father Roger Bacon (1214-1294)who some historians of science consider the Father of Experimental Science. Walsh's review of St. Thomas Aquinas' work in physics is worth mentioning. For example, St. Thomas Aquinas argued that there was a difference between form and matter. Matter can change, but the basic form of matter is constant. Aquinas' views were disparaged in the 19th. century when there were 70 elements on the Periodic Table. However, the discoveries of atomic physics showed that elements can change into other elements especially radioactive elements. Aquinas' was essentially right in his thinking.
The chapters on law and "fair play" deserve close attention. Walsh clearly showed that Catholic Canon Law jurists developed a scientif legal system that influenced modern law including Medieval English Common Law and both English and U.S. Constitutional Law. Walsh informed his readers of the careful detail the Canon Law Jurists gave to Par Legum (By Law or Due Process)in deciding both civil and criminal cases. Anyone who is interested in law studies would appreciate this section of the book.
Walsh undermined the false notions regarding Medieval women. He cited Ste. Elizabeth of Hungary and Ste. Clare, who was assocaited with St. Francis of Assisi, as examples of women who achieved so much during the 13th. century and the Middle Ages. Walsh cited manuscripts of women who severely scolded kings and princes for abuse of power and corruption "in no uncertain terms." He cited women who made contributions to medicine and scholarship.
This book cannot be underestimated. Walsh wrote such a comprehensive book that honest modern historians have lauded this book which undermined false impressions of the Middle Ages. Walsh took pleasure in refuting "education experts" who refused to acknowlege the advances in teaching and learning plus the revival of logic and reason during the Middle Ages. Those who are interested in this book are advised to read Brennan's LAW AND REVOLUTION, Father Coplesten's two volume set re Medieval Philosophy and Friedrich Heer's book titled THE MEDIEVAL WORLD. Will Durant's tome titled THE AGE OF FAITH is also a good companion volume. Anyone who reads this book will know more about the richness of Medieval intellectual and cultural history.
I was looking for this book since 1958. Never thought I would find it until I became aware of this program of scanning important cultural books and printing them. The price was so reasonable compared to an actual original copy from 1907 and actually getting a brand new copy of this book was amazing. I read this book in high school and wanted to read it again but it was nowhere to be found until recently. Thanks.
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