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.

James Westfall Thompson

Preface; Chapter I The Roman Empire; Chapter II The Church in the Roman Empire; Chapter III The Barbarian World; Chapter IV The Founding of the German Kingdoms; Chapter V The Byzantine Empire (330-802); Chapter VI Mohammed and Islam the Rise of Thearabic Empire; Chapter VII Lombard, Papal and Byzantine Italy; Chapter VIII Monasticism; Chapter IX Charlemagne and the Frank Empire; Chapter X The Expansion and Conquests of The Norse Peoples; Chapter XI Capetian France (912-1270); Chapter XII Germany and Italy (887-1056); Chapter XIII The Papacy and the War of Investiture; Chapter XIV The Eastern Roman Empire (802-1096); Chapter XV The Crusades; Chapter XVI Germany and Italy (1125-1282); Chapter XVII England from the Conquest to 1272; Chapter XVIII The Church and the Papal Monarchy; Chapter XIX Feudalism and Feudal Society; Chapter XX The Peasantry and the Manor; Chapter XXI The Medieval Town; Chapter XXII Medieval Education and Philosophy; Chapter XXIII Medieval Science and Literature; Chapter XXIV Medieval Art; Chapter XXV The Conflict of Philip IV and Boniface VIII; Chapter XXVI The Great Schism and Reforming Councils; Chapter XXVII England (1272-1485); Chapter XXVIII The Hundred Years' War; Chapter XXIX Germany and Eastern Europe to 1500; Chapter XXX The Renaissance; Chapter XXXI The end of the Middle Ages;