A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance - Portrait of an Age Summary and Reviews

A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance - Portrait of an Age
by William Manchester

A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance - Portrait of an Age
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Author: William Manchester
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1992-04-30
ISBN: 0316545317
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

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Summary: 4 Stars

The Amazon.com review is a bit harsh for this enjoyable book. Though Manchester is no Medievalist and has an inability to understand the age, his volume is an entertaining and highly accessible introduction to the period. For most readers, Manchester's obviously modern mindset will not stick out as much as his rich prose and talent for retelling stories. This is a fascinating read, and one which should get a much better review than what the world's biggest bookstore gives it.

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