Major developments in the political, social, and religious history of Western Europe …
Major developments in the political, social, and religious history of Western Europe from the accession of Diocletian to the feudal transformation. Topics include the conversion of Europe to Christianity, the fall of the Roman Empire, the rise of Islam and the Arabs, the "Dark Ages," Charlemagne and the Carolingian renaissance, and the Viking and Hungarian invasions.
This course surveys the social, cultural, and political development of western Europe …
This course surveys the social, cultural, and political development of western Europe between 500 and 1350. A number of topics are incorporated into the broad chronological sweep of the course, including: the Germanic conquest of the ancient Mediterranean world; the rise of a distinct northern culture and the Carolingian Renaissance; the emergence of feudalism and the breakdown of political order; contact with the Byzantine and Islamic East and the Crusading movement; the quality of religious life; the vitality of the high medieval economy and culture; and the catastrophes of the fourteenth century.
An overview of the Feudal System--the relationship of lords and vassals. Titles …
An overview of the Feudal System--the relationship of lords and vassals. Titles of nobility such as dukes, earls, counts, viscounts and barons. Homage and fealty.
The European Middle Ages (or Medieval Time) is roughly 1000 year span …
The European Middle Ages (or Medieval Time) is roughly 1000 year span of time from the end of the Roman Empire (in the West) to the beginning of the Renaissance. This video gives as overview with maps and touches on the key events like the Great Schism, Crusades and Black Death.
An overview of the 2nd through 9th Crusades. Saladin retakes Jerusalem after …
An overview of the 2nd through 9th Crusades. Saladin retakes Jerusalem after nearly 90 years as a Crusader Kingdom in 1179. The sacking of Constantinople and the possible Children's Crusade. The Reconquista in what will eventually be Spain.
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