Mint condition.Helicon Books ,1999.First UK edition-first printing.Large format tan hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(two small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover),both in mint condition.Illustrated with colour,b/w photos,drawings,maps,tables.The book is new with two small creases on the edges of the pages.443pp including List of maps,list of genealogies,list of contributors,A-Z entries,thematic index.Price un-clipped.Heavy book(approx 1.3 Kg). This is another paragraph Product Description: A companion to the cultural history of Europe from the 14th to 16th century. Major figures and events are included and their links to the period's culture are made clear, ensuring that the artistic activity is seen in its true context.