Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-89) and index.
Contents
A civilization obsessed with God -- The city of God: how faith shaped and inspired the Medieval mind -- To see what lay beyond the horizon: the pilgrims and their motives -- The rules of a successful pilgrimage -- Medieval mishaps and mayhem: when pilgrimages went wrong -- Reaching a spiritual goal: Europe's many sacred shrines and relics -- The ultimate pilgrimage: journey to Jerusalem.
Summary
Describes the daily life of pilgrims in the Middle Ages, analyzing why they went on pilgrimages and what they hoped to accomplish.