Title from container. "14 lectures"--Container. "Playaway. Audiobooks. Pre-loaded and portable."--Container. Release date supplied by publisher. Previously released by Recorded Books, LLC, p2009. In container (21 x 13 x 3 cm.) with earphones. Includes bibliographical references (guide) Lectures given by Thomas F. Madden.
Contents:
The end of an empire and the beginning of the world -- The Empire strikes back: Justinian I and the reconquest of the West -- Storm in the East: the rise of Islam -- The new masters of Rome: the Popes -- A new empire: the Carolingians -- Devestation again: the new invasions of Europe -- To reform and rebuild: the eleventh-century reform movement -- The clash of Church and state: The investiture controversy -- The Crusades -- Growing kingdoms: England and France -- The rise and fall of the papal monarchy -- Europe asunder: the Avignon papacy and the Great Schism -- The Hundred Years War -- Europe stands alone: the fall of Constantinople.
Summary:
Madden's all-encomasing investigation of the highly influential time period of the medieval world includes the major events of the era and informative discussions of empire, papacy, the Crusades, and the fall of Constantinople. He also addresses the rise of Islam, reform movements, and schisms in the church.
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