
The Late Middle Ages by Philip Daileader (The Great Courses)
I’m a sucker for The Great Courses because when they’re good, they’re really good. I absolutely loved the courses on Ancient Egypt and Myths in Human History, and I felt like I learned so much from those professors. On the other hand, I found the course on The Vikings disappointingly dull. This… sort of reflects my experience as a history major – some things are fascinating, others are a bit tedious, and it all depends on the professor. Therefore, my experience with The Great Courses has been hit-or-miss. Unfortunately, I find that The Late Middle Ages was closer to a “miss” for […]