Medieval

The Medieval period is subdivided into the Early (c. 476-1000), the High (c. 1001-1300), and the Late (c. 1301–1500) Middle Ages.
The Medieval period usually refers to Europe, but books set in Asia or North Africa within this time-frame may also be included as these areas were part of the interconnected Medieval world.

Medieval Europe offers the historical backdrop of the grandeur of medieval royalty contrasted with the stark struggle for survival of the common folk. Medieval historical fiction features, among others, conflicts between Christianity and the remnants of paganism, the open warfare
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Dante Alighieri
To the right hand I turned, and fixed my mind/ Upon the other pole, and saw four stars/ Ne’er seen before save by the primal people. Rejoicing in their flamelets seemed the heaven./ O thou septentrional and widowed site, / Because thou art deprived of seeing these!
Dante Alighieri, Purgatorio: The Divine Comedy

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
Do I perceive a softening in your heart for me, damoiselle?" He laughed at her scowl. "Beware maid. I will tell you true. After you will come another and then another. There are no strings that can tether me to any woman. So guard your heart." "My lord, you greatly exaggerate your appeal," she replied indignantly. "If I fell anything for you, 'tis hatred. You are the enemy and you are to be despised as such." "Indeed?" He smiled slowly into her eyes. "Then tell me, damoiselle, do you always kis ...more
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove

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