--- product_id: 4143347 title: "The Portable Medieval Reader (Portable Library)" brand: "james bruce rossmary martin mclaughlin" price: "€ 47.86" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/4143347-the-portable-medieval-reader-portable-library store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The Portable Medieval Reader (Portable Library) **Brand:** james bruce rossmary martin mclaughlin **Price:** € 47.86 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Portable Medieval Reader (Portable Library) by james bruce rossmary martin mclaughlin - **How much does it cost?** € 47.86 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/4143347-the-portable-medieval-reader-portable-library) ## Best For - james bruce rossmary martin mclaughlin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted james bruce rossmary martin mclaughlin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Portable Medieval Reader (Portable Library) ## Images ![The Portable Medieval Reader (Portable Library) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TmMY0bmfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A handy update of a cool, old collection. *by S***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 4, 2022* I like this collections of medieval writings. My old copy had yellowed and I wanted a new one. My only disappointment is that it seems to be an exact reprint of the old book, but enlarged. The enlargement shows. I would have liked it better if they had reprinted the book rather than simply enlarging it, but I still will enjoy the old writings from the 11th thru 15th centuries. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Viking Portables are sweet! *by M***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 11, 2022* I was introduced to the Middle Ages in college. I revisited the period a couple years ago reading Henry Adams’ Mont St. Michel and Chartres. One needs a ‘toe-hold’ in the Middle Ages, and his book was exactly that for me. The plan of the book takes different aspect of the period: life, literature, theology etc. and offers different writers within a three hundred year period. Most of the entries are short and often surprising. The editors’ intro is also good anthropology for the times. It’s not for everybody. But if you’re one of those who resonate with Medieval Times, it’s a great book/companion. 😉 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Representative Anthology - Wished It Had Some Different Selections *by E***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 26, 2013* The book is a 700 page anthology of writings from about 1000-1500 CE. The anthology is well translated, and easy to read from a style and content perspective. The book contains writings from such noted authors as Abelard, Francis of Assisi, Pius II, Aquinas, Nicholas of Cusa, Chaucer and many other major authors of the time, as well as a dozen or more others that this reader had never heard of.The anthology gives a perspective into the Medieval literature - especially it's religious domination and the role of the Church and the clerics in the development of literature and culture during that period. Unfortunately, with so many great works to choose from, the editors chose some pretty obscure elements from Aquinas, Chaucer, et al to convey the flavor of the literature. Not present that I would have expected were excerpts from the Summa or the Canterbury Tales, for instance. Instead,we are graced with a single Chaucer poem, and a relatively obscure Thomasine text.If your interest is in period literature, and getting an "off the beaten path" introduction to some of the period works, the anthology fits the order well. If you are looking for elements or introductions to signature period texts like the Summa Theologica, Canterbury Tales, or others please look for the originals - for you will not find them here. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/4143347-the-portable-medieval-reader-portable-library](https://www.desertcart.be/products/4143347-the-portable-medieval-reader-portable-library) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*