Look inside ...    The Story of Europe by H. E. Marshall Presents the broader movements of European history, emphasizing the main factors which have gone into the formation and development of the various European states from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Reformation. The history of England is included only when that country plays a prominent part in the politics of Europe. A full treatment of the period immediately following the fall of the Roman Empire is given, since that period provides the necessary key to future developments. For smoother reading, dates are relegated to the margin for the most part. Maps, timelines, and genealogy charts of the various royal houses of Europe contribute to making this book an excellent resource for the study of the Middle Ages in Europe.  Ages 14-18 336 pages $15.95

Table of Contents

Front Matter

Back Matter

The Barbarians Invade the Roman Empire
The Rise of the Franks
The Barbarians Rule in Rome
The Rise and Fall of Justinian's Empire
Gregory the Great Lays Foundation of Papal Power
The Rise of Mohammedanism
The Conquest of Spain by the Arabs
Defeat of the Saracens—Rise of Carolingians
Reign of Charlemagne—Early Holy Roman Empire
Treaty of Verdun—France, Italy, Germany
The Coming of the Northmen
The Northmen in France and England
The Beginning of Russia
The Norman Kingdom of Sicily
The Beginning of Scandinavia—Denmark, Sweden
The Beginning of Scandinavia—Norway
The Feudal System
Tournament and Feudal Warfare
The Holy Roman Empire: Saxon Emperors
The Holy Roman Empire: Pope vs. Emperor
The Progress of France towards Nationality
Knighthood
The Beginning of the Crusades
The Crusades: The Christian Kingdom of Jerusalem
The Crusades: The Latin Empire of Constantinople
Effect of Crusades—Fall of Constantinople
The Holy Roman Empire—Strife with the Popes
France: The Captivity of the Popes
France: The Hundred Years' War
Germany: Continued Struggles with the Pope
France: Reign of Louis XI
Moors Driven out of Spain—The Rise of Spain
Changes Caused by the Discovery of the New World
The Progress of Russia
The Rise of Switzerland
The Beginning of Italian Unity Shattered
France and Spain Struggle for Supremacy in Italy
The Renaissance
The New Astronomy
The Beginning of the Reformation
The Reformation: Germany
The Reformation: Switzerland and France
The Reformation: England and Scandinavia
The Reformation: Spain, Portugal, and Netherlands
The Effect of American Conquests on Spain