This superb biography for understanding which was Abelard and attitudes of his time. It requires no special knowledge of the era and the author's style is very "fluid". It also puts at fair value the role of Heloise and puts an end to the age of it at the time of his affair with Abelard. You will take a real pleasure to read this book and you will understand how the hubris of a man can lead him to his social loss. A destiny to think that remains topical.