{"product_id":"9780892541720","title":"Medieval Mysteries: A Guide to History, Lore, Places and Symbolism","description":"\u003cp\u003eJourney into twelve of the world's favorite medieval mysteries and cross the threshold into the world of the High Middle Ages. From Chaucer's \u003ci\u003eCanterbury Tales\u003c\/i\u003e to Umberto Eco's \u003ci\u003eName of the Rose\u003c\/i\u003e to Dan Brown's bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Da Vinci Code\u003c\/i\u003e, the medieval period continues to intrigue, inspire, entertain, and fascinate many today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a book for the general reader and specialist alike, Medieval expert, former Rosslyn Chapel museum exhibition curator, and bestselling author Dr. Karen Ralls guides the reader through the key historical facts, legends and lore, affiliated places, and major symbolism of 12 popular medieval enigmas, providing a lively introductory portal which includes some of the lesser-known, sidelined, or unacknowledged aspects of each of these enduring topics. The story of each subject comes alive as never before, providing a solid introduction for all readers as well as further suggested resources for teachers and researchers. Also included are photographs, a recommended reading section, maps, a list of the key major sites associated with each topic, and a full bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics covered include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Arthur, Merlin, and Glastonbury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Grail Quest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mary Magdalene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe real meaning of Black Madonnas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Knights Templar, the Cathars, and Rosslyn Chapel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedieval Guides and Troubadours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeresy and Heretics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicolas-Hays, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47028293730544,"sku":"9780892541720","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780892541720_p0.jpg?v=1763851339","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780892541720","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}