Description
*The Early Middle Ages* is a course covering the political, cultural, religious, and social transformations that followed the fall of the Western Roman Empire, produced by the online academy *The Great Courses Plus*. You will discover how new kingdoms emerged across Europe, how Christianity spread and influenced society, and how powerful rulers and institutions reshaped the political landscape. The course explores the rise of the Byzantine Empire, the expansion of Islam, the impact of the Carolingian dynasty, the reign of Charlemagne, and the development of new European political and cultural traditions. You will learn about the migrations, invasions, conflicts, and exchanges that connected diverse civilizations, while also examining how ordinary people lived, worked, worshipped, and organized their communities during this era.
Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student, or simply someone interested in medieval civilization, this course offers a compelling introduction to the events, figures, and ideas that transformed Europe and laid the foundation for the High Middle Ages. Spanning 24 lectures, the course begins with the shadows of the “Dark Ages” and the crises under Diocletian, moving through the eras of Constantine the Great, Augustine, the “barbarians” (Franks and Goths), the Byzantine Empire and Justinian, the Islamic world, the rise of the Carolingians and Charlemagne, the Viking raids, the birth of France and Germany, Islamic Andalusia, and the nature of family life during this period. This comprehensive journey provides a profound understanding of the era that established the foundations of modern Europe.
What you will learn in The Early Middle Ages:
- Long Shadows and the Dark Ages.
- Diocletian and the Crises of the Third Century.
- Constantine the Great – Christian Emperor.
- Pagans and Christians in the Fourth Century.
- Athletes of God.
- and …
Course specifications
Publisher: The Great Courses Plus
Instructors: Philip Daileader, PhD
Language: English
Level: Introductory to Advanced
Number of Lessons: 24
Duration: 12 hours and 27 minutes
Course topics
The Early Middle Ages Prerequisites
None
Pictures
The Early Middle Ages introduction video
Installation guide
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Quality: 720p
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10.3 GB