First Published in 1929 An Introduction to Medieval History presents a comprehensive overview of the social, political, and religious movements that inspired medieval civilization and still influence the civilization of our own day. It brings crucial themes like the heritage of Rome; church and the Empire; the peasant and his Lord; nations and kings; empire and papacy; the eastern empire and the Crusades; transition to modern times; decline of empire and papacy; decline of feudalism and development of trade; and towns and the Renaissance. This introductory book is useful for history students in secondary schools and training colleges and general readers interested to know about the medieval times.
Preface Introduction Part I: The Heritage of Rome 1. The First Gift: The Land 2. The Second Gift: The Church 3. The Third Gift: The Empire Part II: Medieval Civilization 4. Feudalism: The Peasant and His Lord 5. Nations and Kings 6. Empire and Papacy 7. Monks, Friars and Scholars 8. The Eastern Empire and the Crusades Part III: The Transition to Modern Times 9. The Decline of Empire and Papacy 10. The Development of the Nations 11. The Decline of Feudalism and the Development of Trade 12. Towns and the Renaissance Conclusion Genealogical Tables Time Chart Bibliography Index
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Dorothy Dymond
