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Medieval Europe and the World: Why Medievalists Should Also Be World Historians
Author(s) -
Ruiz Teofilo
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
history compass
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.121
H-Index - 1
ISSN - 1478-0542
DOI - 10.1111/j.1478-0542.2006.00359.x
Subject(s) - world history , middle ages , medieval history , context (archaeology) , medieval studies , history , classics , ancient history , archaeology
“Medieval Europe and the World: Why Medievalist Should Also Be World Historians” argues for the use of world history's methodology and the application of its innovative approach to our research and teaching of the Middle Ages. After reviewing recent methodological changes in our understanding of medieval history, the article reviews recent developments in world history and suggests ways in which medievalists could enrich their research and teaching by drawing upon world history's recent methodological breakthroughs. Finally, “Medieval Europe and the World” calls for collaborative research and teaching projects that would allow us to understand the Middle Ages in a global context.