HIS 2213 - The High Middle Ages

An examination of the distinctive civilization of Western Europe during the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries. Emphasis will be on the rise of monarchies and urban economies, social and familial practices, and intellectual and cultural achievements. The course is based largely on primary source readings from autobiographies, chronicles, courtly literature, and legal documents.
McDaniel Plan: International Western; Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding