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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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  • 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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  • Erasmus and the Age of Reformation

    In this book, Huizinga delves into Erasmus's early life, education, and the development of his humanist thought. He highlights Erasmus's commitment to the ideals of Renaissance humanism, emphasizing his belief in education, critical scholarship, and the importance of returning to the original texts of Christianity. Huizinga also examines Erasmus's famous works, such as The Praise of Folly and his ... 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 Wanning of Middle Ages

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

    Translated by Frederik Jan Hopman ...
    The Waning of the Middle Ages by Johan Huizinga presents a richly detailed examination of European society in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, illuminating the profound cultural, social, and religious currents that shaped a transitional period. In this masterful study, Huizinga focuses on the powerful interplay between spiritual devotion, chivalric ideals, and evolving artistic ... Read more

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  • The Waning of the Middle Ages

    "The Waning of the Middle Ages," Huizinga explores the cultural, social, and intellectual aspects of the late medieval period in Europe. He focuses on the 14th and 15th centuries, a time of significant change and transformation in European society.Huizinga's central thesis is that the late Middle Ages witnessed a shift in the prevailing worldview and cultural sensibilities. He argues that 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

    "Erasmus and the Age of Reformation". In this very readable biography, a noted scholar traces Erasmus's youth, his years as an itinerant scholar, sojourns in England, France, Switzerland, and Italy, friendship with Sir Thomas More, and disputes with Martin Luther. The author also probes Erasmus's mind and character and discusses his writings. ... 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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  • 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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    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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    The waning of the middle ages (Unabridged)

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    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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