Las rutas del conocimiento : Un recorrido intelectual por la Europa medieval

*Routes of Knowledge* invites us on a fascinating journey through medieval Europe—a vibrant, deeply interconnected world where ideas, cultures, and knowledge were woven into a shared fabric that laid the foundations of Western civilization. From monasteries to royal courts, universities, and pilgrimage routes, these pages map out an itinerary exploring how knowledge, science, philosophy, literature, and art spread and evolved during an era that—far from being "dark"—was a time of unprecedented discovery, exchange, and creativity. Through the great cultural milestones of the Middle Ages—such as the chivalric romances of Chrétien de Troyes, the concept of courtly love and its impact on ethics and aesthetics, the influence of Alfonso X "the Wise" in the Iberian Peninsula, and the echoes of classical tradition in the Renaissance—Franco Cardini explores, with a lively and scholarly style, the connections between East and West, scientific and technological advancements, and the significance of trade and pilgrimage routes as hubs of cultural exchange.