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This comprehensive work explores various aspects of medieval studies through interdisciplinary approaches. It delves into the societal significance of medieval literature, highlighting the interplay between language and historical context. Contributions examine the de-divinization of human intellect in medieval philosophy and theology, as well as the role of historical anthropology in understanding the Middle Ages. Population development during this era is analyzed alongside the interdisciplinary foundations necessary for interpreting medieval music. The book also addresses medical historical perspectives on literary works, city history, and the evolution of dramatic forms, particularly in relation to English drama. It investigates the music of the Sistine Chapel and the reforms under Pope Sixtus IV, while also discussing the texts of motets from the Chapel's manuscripts. Further, it explores the political and constitutional realities of the Carolingian period, the concept of common good in late medieval disputes, and the social and legal status of fencing masters. Additionally, it touches on late medieval love behavior as a legal issue, the influence of Petrarch, and the cultural implications of money as a sin. The work examines linguistic aspects of medieval correspondence, the self-perception of early Italian translators, and the emergence of English technical language. It concludes with reflections on liturgical poetry,