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'Probably the best "buy" among recent works for one who comes to medieval history for the first time.'
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Consisting of two parts, this book successfully conveys the importance of the distant past in understanding our modern world. The first part; The Dark Ages, examines the impact of the Barbarian invasions on Constantine's Christianized empire, and the gradual emergence, by the end of the ninth century, of a new social, economic and political order. There are important chapters on the on the Church and the Papacy, the coming of Islam, and the rise and fall of the Frankish Empire.
The second part; The High Middle Ages, takes the reader from the Saxon Empire through to an examination of the European economy in the mid-thirteenth century. Important topics covered in this period include the spread of monasticism, the reform of the Papacy, the crusades, and feudal monarchy.
This has been the best introductory book in medieval history for fifty years, and still is.
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Anyone that has marvelled at the richness of Roman society is left wondering: "so where did it go so wrong?". This book provides the answers and gives some quiet insights to the world of today.
The book is no dry academic text either. The author is clearly enthused by his topic and he is constantly introducing anecdotes to keep the reader interested and, often, amused.
A great book.
Davis approaches the subject not though the dull listing of facts and dates without end that renders so many texts unreadable. Instead by outlining the motivations and characters of the key players and in following the trail of events stemming from their actions, he gives the subject life. His style of writing and the fact that the material was originally presented as lectures lend itself well to a highly readable and easily followed narrative.
Overall a clear, enjoyable and accurate overview of medieval history, I would happy recommend to any friend.
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