Medieval Europe

Medieval Europe by H. W. C. Davis is a comprehensive historical account of the period between the 5th and 15th centuries in Europe. The book covers the major events and developments that occurred during this time, including the fall of the Roman Empire, the rise of Christianity, the growth of feudalism, the Crusades, and the Renaissance. Davis explores the political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of medieval Europe, examining the lives of peasants, nobles, and monarchs, and the impact of religion on everyday life. The book also includes discussions on the development of art, literature, and architecture, and the role of women in medieval society. With its engaging writing style and thorough research, Medieval Europe is a must-read for anyone interested in European history.One group of kingdoms was founded under cover of a legal fiction; the Visigoths, the Ostrogoths, and the Burgundians claimed to be the allies of the Empire. At one time or another they obtained the recognition of Constantinople for their settlements. Their kings accepted or usurped the titles of imperial administrators, stamped their coins with the effigies of the reigning Emperor, dated their proclamations by the names of the consuls for the year, and in many other ways flaunted their nominal subjection as the legal basis of their actual sovereignty. This fiction did not prevent them from governing their new dominions in true Teutonic fashion, through royal bailiffs, who administered the state demesnes, and military officers (dukes, counts, etc.) who ruled with autocratic sway over administrative districts.#This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.