Maps and monsters in medieval England / Asa Simon Mittman.
Published / Created:
New York : Routledge, 2006.
Physical Description:
xix, 264 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Related Content:
Table of contents
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip065/2005037108.html
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-260) and index.
Contents:
Mythical origins -- Mapping identity -- The monsters on the edge -- The reality and persistence of monsters -- Containment and consumption -- Monstrous sin and salvation -- Monstrous nature -- The monster within -- Saints in the margins -- Conclusion: Dwellings in the monster.
Subject Terms:
Early maps. | Geography, Medieval -- Maps. | Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval. | Monsters in art. | England -- Civilization -- 1066-1485.