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.
Author(s): James Westfall Thompson
Series: Routledge Revivals
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2016
Language: English
Pages: XVI+466
Preface v
Table of Contents vii
Illustrations ix
I. The Roman Empire 1
II. The Church in the Roman Empire 22
III. The Barbarian World 38
IV. The Founding of the German Kingdoms 52
V. The Byzantine Empire (330-802) 73
VI. Mohammed and Islam 83
VII. Lombard, Papal and Byzantine Italy 94
VIII. Monasticism 103
IX. Charlemagne and the Frank Empire 115
X. The Expansion and Conquests of the Norse Peoples 127
XI. Capetian France (912-1270) 145
XII. Germany and Italy (887-1056) 165
XIII. The Papacy and the War of Investiture 176
XIV. The Eastern Roman Empire (802-1096) 188
XV. The Crusades (1095-1291) 195
XVI. Germany and Italy (1125-1282) 209
XVII. England from the Conquest to 1272 222
XVIII. The Church and the Papal Monarchy 231
XIX. Feudalism and Feudal Society 252
XX. The Peasantry and the Manor 267
XXI. The Medieval Town 282
XXII. Medieval Education and Philosophy 303
XXIII. Medieval Science and Literature 312
XXIV. Medieval Art 323
XXV. The Conflict of Philip IV and Boniface VIII 336
XXVI. The Great Schism and Reforming Councils 343
XXVII. England (1272-1485) 352
XXVIII. The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) 362
XXIX. Germany and Eastern Europe to 1500 376
XXX. The Renaissance 389
XXXI. The End of the Middle Ages 402
Genealogical Tables 413
Chronological Table 427
Index 451
