The Pursuit of the Millennium by Norman Cohn

Revolutionary Millenarians and Mystical Anarchists of the Middle Ages

This book provides a comprehensive historical analysis of millenarian movements in Europe from the 11th to 16th centuries. It delves into the social and psychological factors that led to the rise of these movements, which were characterized by the belief in an impending apocalypse followed by a new, heavenly order on earth. The author examines a number of these movements in detail, including the Crusades, the flagellant movements, and the Anabaptist kingdom of Münster, and argues that these millenarian ideologies were often used to justify violence and social revolution.

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Published
1957
Nationality
British
Type
Nonfiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
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Original Language
English
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