La vie en France au moyen âge d'après quelques moralistes du temps

Name: La vie en France au moyen âge d'après quelques moralistes du temps
Author: Charles Victor Langlois

By Charles Victor Langlois

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A curated collection of vernacular moralists' writings from the twelfth to fourteenth centuries, presented as edited texts with typographical corrections, concise introductions, dating notes, and contextual commentary. The author advocates closer collaboration between philology and history and shows how didactic and moral literature illuminates social, moral, and intellectual conditions of the period. The volume critiques prior neglect, misdating, and inadequate editions, highlights recurring themes of moral instruction and social critique, and aims to let modern readers encounter primary texts directly while offering sober scholarly guidance and directions for further editorial work.

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Charles Victor Langlois

Charles Victor Langlois was a prominent French historian known for his contributions to the study of medieval history. His works often explore the intricacies of historical methodology and the societal structures of the Middle Ages. Among his notable publications is "Introduction to the Study of History," which reflects his analytical approach to historical narratives. Langlois also co-authored "Histoire du moyen âge 395-1270," a comprehensive examination of medieval history that has been influential in the field. His scholarship emphasizes the importance of primary sources and critical analysis, making significant contributions to the understanding of historical context and historiography.