[rflach04]

No worries. I do enjoy reading books on specific people, places, and events but I find it helps me remember by tying it together with broader books as well. Listening (and re-listening) to your course is obviously a great way to learn. As for something to read I’ll give Stark’s book a try.

[rflach04]

Just wanted to follow-up as I’ve now read most of your recommended books for lectures 33-42 (and I haven’t been disappointed yet!)

Were you ever able to check with your files to suggest any revisionist books on the Middle Ages?

[rflach04]

Thanks for the response, I’ll check those out as well.

On a somewhat related note. I’d like to read a revisionist account of the Middle Ages similar to Tom’s How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization and believe that The Victory of Reason by Rodney Stark may be what I’m looking for.

Are there any other books that along those lines that either of you would recommend?

[rflach04]

I appreciate the links. The Dante Troubadours by Martin Best Mediaeval Ensemble is something different and I like it. Thanks, Rob

[rflach04]

I’m Catholic so sacred music of the time would definitely interest me but I’m not opposed to secular music either. I’d like to purchase a few CD’s on iTunes or Amazon and if there was a compilation album you’d recommend I’d go in that direction.

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