Medieval Europe

Medieval Europe by H. W. C. Davis is a comprehensive and authoritative overview of European history from the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century to the Renaissance in the 15th century. The book covers the major political, social, economic, and cultural developments of the period, including the rise of feudalism, the spread of Christianity, the Crusades, the Black Death, and the emergence of nation-states. Davis also explores the lives of ordinary people during this time, including peasants, merchants, and women. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Europe during the Middle Ages.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.