The Dangers of Ritual

"This is an effective critique of what is at present a far too influential mode of historical interpretation. Buc makes his points supremely well. The book is beautifully constructed. It works, it is new, and it is important."--Rosamond McKitterick, Cambridge University "Everything in this book is erudite, witty, and elegantly argued. There is nothing like "The Dangers of Ritual" in theme, breadth, detail, or approach. It will be commented on furiously by medieval historians."--Paul Freedman, Yale University