The Medieval Reader by Norman F. CantorMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
These selections are arranged topically and not in an overtly chronological fashion. At first, I found this off-putting. However, the march from antiquity to the verge of modernity as we know it is well-laid out in the organized building blocks. The perceptive yet not overly verbose introductions to each section and piece are together an education on key evolution of philosophy, politics, theology, etc. over the time covered. I especially liked the most microscopically focused documents: letters, contracts, diaries, etc.
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