Europe in Transition: The Late Middle Ages (1963)

1963 · Short film · 13 min · dir. Johanna Alemann

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Synopsis

Describes the foundations of European culture and society in the Middle Ages, from 1200 to 1500 ACE. Discusses the church, nobility, and the emperors, three pillars of early medieval society. Describes changes that reshaped Europe and resulted in the present Western civilization, including the advent of small towns along trade routes, the Magna Carta, the development of the middle class, and the formation of hospitals and universities. Explains the intellectual awakening during the transition…

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Director

Johanna Alemann

Running time

13 minutes

Cast & crew

• JJohanna Alemann Director

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