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  • The Waning of the Middle Ages

    A Study of the Forms of Life, Thought and Art in France and The Netherlands in the XIVth and XVth Centuries

    by J. Huizinga ...
    "To the world when it was half a thousand years younger," Huizinga begins, "the outline of all things seemed more clearly marked than to us." Life seemed to consist in extremes—a fierce religious asceticism and an unrestrained licentiousness, ferocious judicial punishments and great popular waves of pity and mercy, the most horrible crimes and the most extravagant acts of saintliness—and ... Read more

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  • Homo Ludens Ils 86

    by J. Huizinga ...
    Series series International Library of Sociology
    This is Volume III of nine in series on the Sociology of Culture. Originally published in 1949, this is a study of the play-element in culture and is translated from the German edition. ... Read more

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  • The Waning of the Middle Ages

    Steppenwolf Press presents Johan Huizinga’s The Waning of the Middle Ages, a seminal exploration of the cultural and intellectual life of late medieval Europe. With unparalleled insight and eloquence, Huizinga transports readers to the twilight of the Middle Ages, where the vivid pageantry of chivalry and courtly life begins to give way to the complexities of modernity.Drawing on art, literature, ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    The Waning of the Middle Ages

    Narrated by Jean Brassard ...

    Unabridged

    12 hours 57 min

    A classic study of the forms of life, thought and art in France and the Netherlands in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, it is the remarkable work of Dutch historian Johan Huizinga. Huizinga brings a depth of knowledge, commentary and insight into the way of life, spirit and artistic expression of medieval times. For Huizinga, the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries were much more than the ... Read more

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  • Deacons Go Visiting: A Practical Guide for Church Deacons

    by W Huizinga ...
    What precisely does the office of church deacon entail? Is it still as relevant today as it was in former times? How did this office develop? How is the role to be carried out today, particularly by those in Reformed/Calvinist churches? This book is designed to be a practical guide for new and experienced deacons. ... Read more

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  • The Autumn of the Middle Ages

    "Here is the first full translation into English of one of the twentieth century's few undoubted classics of history." — The Washington Post Book WorldThe Autumn of the Middle Ages is Johan Huizinga's classic portrait of life, thought, and art in fourteenth- and fifteenth-century France and the Netherlands. Few who have read this book in English realize that The Waning of the Middle Ages, the ... Read more

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    The waning of the middle ages (Unabridged)

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    Unabridged

    13 hours 19 min

    The Waning of the Middle Ages (also known as The Autumn of the Middle Ages, or Autumntide of the Middle Ages), subtitled A study of the forms of life, thought and art in France and the Netherlands in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, is Johan Huizinga's most famous work. It was published in 1919 as Herfsttij der Middeleeuwen and first translated into English in 1924. Huizinga defends the ... Read more

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  • Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play-Element in Culture

    In "Homo Ludens," the classic evaluation of play that has become a "must-read" for those in game design, Dutch philosopher Johan Huizinga defines play as the central activity in flourishing societies. Like civilization, play requires structure and participants willing to create within limits. Starting with Plato, Huizinga traces the contribution of "Homo Ludens," or "Man the player" through ... Read more

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  • Erasmus and the Age of Reformation

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Renaissance Mind: Erasmus, Humanism, and Religious Turmoil

    In "Erasmus and the Age of Reformation," Johan Huizinga meticulously examines the life and intellectual contributions of Desiderius Erasmus amidst the complex social and religious upheaval of the 16th century. Employing a rich narrative style that seamlessly blends philosophical reflection with historical analysis, Huizinga situates Erasmus within the broader context of the Reformation, ... Read more

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  • Homo Ludens

    A Study of the Play-Element in Culture

    An essential reference for all game designers, this 1938 classic is “a fascinating account of ‘man the player’ and the contribution of play to civilization” (Harper’s).In this classic evaluation of play that has become a “must-read” for those in game design, Dutch philosopher Johan Huizinga defines play as the central activity in flourishing societies. Like civilization, play requires structure ... Read more

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  • Erasmus and the Age of Reformation

    In "Erasmus and the Age of Reformation," Johan Huizinga provides an astute analysis of the intellectual landscape during one of history's pivotal epochs. Huizinga masterfully intertwines historical narrative with a deep literary analysis, offering insights into the life and works of Desiderius Erasmus, a central figure in Renaissance humanism. The book is characterized by a rich, reflective prose ... Read more

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  • From House to House

    by W Huizinga ...
    This book provides practical advice to help equip a new church elder for his office. New elders usually look for direction and information about the office with which the Lord has invested them. This book has them in mind. At the same time it can be useful for all in those the office or for those who see the importance of this office. ... Read more

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