ABSTRACT

First published in 1931, this book covers the broad period of time between the Christian Roman Empire instituted in the fourth century and the period of the Renaissance. The author traces the main events of medieval history — striking a balance between political, institutional, social and cultural history — with no event of major importance escaping recognition. In addition to covering medieval Europe in detail, it also includes sections on the Byzantine Empire and the foundation of Islam. Many maps are also included to geographically illustrate key points. This book will be of interest to students of history.

chapter I|21 pages

The Roman Empire

chapter II|16 pages

The Church in the Roman Empire

chapter III|14 pages

The Barbarian World

chapter IV|21 pages

The Founding of the German Kingdoms

chapter V|10 pages

The Byzantine Empire (330–802)

chapter VII|9 pages

Lombard, Papal and Byzantine Italy

chapter VIII|12 pages

Monasticism

chapter IX|12 pages

Charlemagne and the Frank Empire

chapter XI|20 pages

Capetian France (912–1270)

chapter XII|11 pages

Germany and Italy (887–1056)

chapter XIII|12 pages

The Papacy and the War of Investiture

chapter XIV|7 pages

The Eastern Roman Empire (802–1096)

chapter XV|14 pages

The Crusades

chapter XVI|13 pages

Germany and Italy (1125–1282)

chapter XVII|9 pages

England from the Conquest to 1272

chapter XVIII|21 pages

The Church and the Papal Monarchy

chapter XIX|15 pages

Feudalism and Feudal Society

chapter XX|15 pages

The Peasantry and the Manor

chapter XXI|21 pages

The Medieval Town

chapter XXII|9 pages

Medieval Education and Philosophy

chapter XXIII|11 pages

Medieval Science and Literature

chapter XXIV|13 pages

Medieval Art

chapter XXV|7 pages

The Conflict of Philip IV and Boniface VIII

chapter XXVI|9 pages

The Great Schism and Reforming Councils

chapter XXVII|10 pages

England (1272–1485)

chapter XXVIII|14 pages

The Hundred Years' War

chapter XXIX|13 pages

Germany and Eastern Europe to 1500

chapter XXX|13 pages

The Renaissance

chapter XXXI|10 pages

The end of the Middle Ages