--- product_id: 5511399 title: "Europe in the High Middle Ages (The Penguin History of Europe)" price: "¥5333" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5511399-europe-in-the-high-middle-ages-the-penguin-history-europe store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Europe in the High Middle Ages (The Penguin History of Europe) **Price:** ¥5333 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Europe in the High Middle Ages (The Penguin History of Europe) - **How much does it cost?** ¥5333 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5511399-europe-in-the-high-middle-ages-the-penguin-history-europe) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From the Crusades to the plague, this account brings to life the key moments of the High Middle Ages. It was an age of hope and possibility, of accomplishment and expansion. Europe's High Middle Ages spanned the Crusades, the building of Chartres Cathedral, Dante's Inferno, and Thomas Aquinas. Buoyant, confident, creative, the era seemed to be flowering into a true renaissance—until the disastrous fourteenth century rained catastrophe in the form of plagues, famine, and war. In Europe in the High Middle Ages , William Chester Jordan paints a vivid, teeming landscape that captures this lost age in all its glory and complexity. Here are the great popes who revived the power of the Church against the secular princes; the writers and thinkers who paved the way for the Renaissance; the warriors who stemmed the Islamic tide in Spain and surged into Palestine; and the humbler estates, those who found new hope and prosperity until the long night of the 1300s. Part of the Penguin History of Europe series, edited by David Cannadine. "The Penguin History of Europe series... is one of contemporary publishing's great projects."— New Statesman Review: My favorite so far - Brilliant, especially compared to the second book in the series. I wish Jordan would write more general history like this. The third book in the series was withdrawn (because of the only review of it which said that it was horrible?). If only Jordan would re-write that history. I've read similar, shorter histories of this time period, and it's a joy to learn how things really happened instead of just learning that they did happen. He really brought the time alive for me. Review: Good But Not Enough - Europe in the High Middle Ages by William Chaster Jordan is the third book in the series The Penguin History of Europe. The High Middle Ages is the name given to the period of medieval history from 1000 to 1350. During these years, European civilization reached heights not seen in the West since the fall of the Roman Empire. The political situation in Europe stabilized somewhat, trade increased, cities grew, universities were established and learning flourished. The nations of Europe ceased to be helpless victims of foreign invasion and, through the Crusades even began to project power outside the continent. Although the nations of Europe began to take their modern shape during the high middle ages, political power was extremely decentralized, especially in France, more than in the period immediately before and afterwards. The Papacy became more prominent on the international stage and powerful Popes could even challenge kings and emperors for influence. It all ended in the middle fourteenth century with a change in climate that caused a decade of famine. Then the horrors of the Black Death struck Europe in 1349. No institution in Europe survived unscathed, and the optimism and vitality of the High Middle Ages was gone. When Europe began to recover from these disasters, it was no longer the Middle Ages, but the Renaissance, and the West was moving in a new direction. William Chester Jordan brings this fascinating period of history to life in his book. Like the other books in The Penguin History of Europe, The High Middle Ages focuses less on a detailed chronology of events and more on a general overview of cultural and historic developments, especially including the political development of the emerging nation states of Europe and their relationship with the Papacy. There is also a lot of information on the intellectual trends of the High Middle Ages as well as a good account of how it all seemed to fall apart in the fourteenth century. Unfortunately, the author breaks of the story in 1350, just as the Black Death is ravaging Europe, leading to a kind of cliffhanger effect. Still, I can recommend Europe in the High Middle Ages for anyone who wants to learn more about that fascinating period of history. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #156,890 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #351 in History of Christianity (Books) #489 in Christian Church History (Books) #646 in European History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 258 Reviews | ## Images ![Europe in the High Middle Ages (The Penguin History of Europe) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Z2bgOyspL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite so far *by J***X on March 21, 2021* Brilliant, especially compared to the second book in the series. I wish Jordan would write more general history like this. The third book in the series was withdrawn (because of the only review of it which said that it was horrible?). If only Jordan would re-write that history. I've read similar, shorter histories of this time period, and it's a joy to learn how things really happened instead of just learning that they did happen. He really brought the time alive for me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good But Not Enough *by D***N on March 25, 2013* Europe in the High Middle Ages by William Chaster Jordan is the third book in the series The Penguin History of Europe. The High Middle Ages is the name given to the period of medieval history from 1000 to 1350. During these years, European civilization reached heights not seen in the West since the fall of the Roman Empire. The political situation in Europe stabilized somewhat, trade increased, cities grew, universities were established and learning flourished. The nations of Europe ceased to be helpless victims of foreign invasion and, through the Crusades even began to project power outside the continent. Although the nations of Europe began to take their modern shape during the high middle ages, political power was extremely decentralized, especially in France, more than in the period immediately before and afterwards. The Papacy became more prominent on the international stage and powerful Popes could even challenge kings and emperors for influence. It all ended in the middle fourteenth century with a change in climate that caused a decade of famine. Then the horrors of the Black Death struck Europe in 1349. No institution in Europe survived unscathed, and the optimism and vitality of the High Middle Ages was gone. When Europe began to recover from these disasters, it was no longer the Middle Ages, but the Renaissance, and the West was moving in a new direction. William Chester Jordan brings this fascinating period of history to life in his book. Like the other books in The Penguin History of Europe, The High Middle Ages focuses less on a detailed chronology of events and more on a general overview of cultural and historic developments, especially including the political development of the emerging nation states of Europe and their relationship with the Papacy. There is also a lot of information on the intellectual trends of the High Middle Ages as well as a good account of how it all seemed to fall apart in the fourteenth century. Unfortunately, the author breaks of the story in 1350, just as the Black Death is ravaging Europe, leading to a kind of cliffhanger effect. Still, I can recommend Europe in the High Middle Ages for anyone who wants to learn more about that fascinating period of history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2017 *by R***E on July 22, 2017* This addition to the Penguin series is good. A general survey of this time period and gives a grounding for readers interested in this subject. ## Frequently Bought Together - Europe in the High Middle Ages: The Penguin History of Europe - The Pursuit of Glory: The Five Revolutions That Made Modern Europe: 1648-1815 - Christendom Destroyed: Europe 1517-1648 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5511399-europe-in-the-high-middle-ages-the-penguin-history-europe](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5511399-europe-in-the-high-middle-ages-the-penguin-history-europe) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-03*