Medieval Foundations: Germany & the Near East (2-Volume Scholarly Set)

This bundle brings together two essential studies of medieval state formation and cultural evolution—one focused on the emergence of Germany as a political entity, the other on the complex interplay of empires and faiths in the medieval Near East. Ideal for readers drawn to comparative medieval history, cross-cultural dynamics, or the scholarly rigor of French academic publishing.

Included in this set:
1/ L’Allemagne Médiévale: Naissance d’un État by Jean-Pierre Cuvillier
Éditions Payot, 1979, softcover, 443 pages
A sweeping study of medieval Germany’s political consolidation, from tribal roots to imperial structure.
2/ Le Proche-Orient Médiéval by A. Ducellier, M. Kaplan & B. Martin
Collection Classiques Université, Hachette, 1980, softcover, 271 pages + maps
Explores Byzantine and Islamic worlds from Muhammad to the Ottomans, with cartographic inserts.

Why this set matters                                                                                                            This compact yet powerful duo offers a comparative glimpse into the birth of medieval states and civilizations—one rooted in the political consolidation of the Germanic world, the other in the rich, intersecting histories of Byzantium and Islam. Together, they illuminate how geography, faith, and empire shaped the medieval landscape across Europe and the Near East. A perfect pairing for scholars, collectors, or anyone drawn to the complexity of early statecraft and cultural exchange.

Condition: Gently used vintage copies with light shelf wear. A few passages might be underlined in pencil in some books and can be erased if desired. The first page bears the name of the original owner—Elisabeth

One only— Curated from my personal library built during years of study at the Sorbonne., ready to ship from California.

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