Throughout the Middle Ages and early modern Europe theological uniformity was synonymous with social cohesion in societies that regarded themselves as bound together at their most fundamental levels by a religion. To maintain a belief in opposition to the orthodoxy was to set oneself in opposition not merely to church and state but to a whole culture in all of its manifestations. From the eleventh century to the fifteenth; however; dissenting movements appeared with greater frequency; attracted more followers; acquired philosophical as well as theological dimensions; and occupied more and more the time and the minds of religious and civil authorities. In the perception of dissent and in the steps taken to deal with it lies the history of medieval heresy and the force it exerted on religious; social; and political communities long after the Middle Ages.In this volume; Edward Peters makes available the most compact and wide-ranging collection of source materials in translation on medieval orthodoxy and heterodoxy in social context.
#62465 in Books Stackpole Books 2003-08-01Original language:GermanPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.00 x 6.00l; 1.47 #File Name: 0811729117384 pagesGreat product!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good but not great readBy David HiggsGoing out on a limb here .... having read hundreds of WW2 works and only recently re-read this book; I am struck by just how condescending and ego-centric the author is. It shapes up as yet another officer memoir partially justifying his actions and involvement in a terrible conflict. Whilst once a stand alone classic; it is questionably on a par with many other recent memoirs. Technical info on the authors vehicles is still a great part of the read and I acknowledge the authors post-war generosity to military enthusiasts ntill his recent passing0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A decent account of life as a PanzertruppenBy BillA decent account of life as a Panzertruppen during the last half of WW2. Not as good as Panzer Commander by Hans von Luck (5 stars!!) but not a throw away either.If you're into this stuff you'll enjoy the details it brings to the story. If not; then go read von Luck's autobiography - you will NOT be disappointed.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must read if interested in company level use of the Tiger Tiger Vs T34 other tanks.By Kindle CustomerTigers in the Mud provided an excellent perspective from a low level officer in commanding company platoon operations. Also excellent in portraying the “fire brigade†role in often desperate /or uncoordinated conditions. The book points out early tiger problems some overall weaknesses; but ultimately its superiority in firepower; communications armor. Most striking is the excellent training that gave a well led tiger platoon larger formations such a great record. It took great superiority in numbers to defeat them.I found this book very insightful a good read for anyone interested in ww2 tactical operational history. For those who wish something more in the for of a story or novel; this might not be a good choice.
