Birth of the West Rome, Germany, France, and the Creation of Europe in the Tenth Century

Name: Birth of the West Rome, Germany, France, and the Creation of Europe in the Tenth Century
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ISBN: 9781610393683

ISBN-10: 1610393686

ISBN-13: 9781610393683

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Authors: Paul Collins

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The tenth century dawned in violence and disorder. Charlemagne’s empire was in ruins, most of Spain had been claimed by Moorish invaders, and even the papacy in Rome was embroiled in petty, provincial conflicts. To many historians, it was a prime example of the ignorance and uncertainty of the Dark Ages. Yet according to historian Paul Collins, the story of the tenth century is the story of our culture’s birth, of the emergence of our civilization into the light of day.The Birth of the West tells the story of a transformation from chaos to order, exploring the alien landscape of Europe in transition. It is a fascinatingnarrative that thoroughly renovates older conceptions of feudalism and…

Book details

List price: $22.00
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Publication date: 3/4/2014
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 496
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English