The standard work is now in its 4th edition! The newly revised and updated "Proseminar Mittelalter" introduces the methods and working practices of historical science. The book presents the content and tasks of the field, explains the nature of typical types of representation and especially types of sources, and familiarizes readers with the handling of these materials. It describes the historical method and source work in its individual steps, introduces the most important auxiliary sciences, discusses the diversity of possible questions, as well as the problems of historical interpretation, and provides sufficient bibliographic references to common working tools integrated into each section. The illustrations, graphics, and sample texts facilitate understanding of the complex subject matter for beginners in their studies. A reliable and indispensable companion.