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The Early Middle Ages, 284–1000
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· New Haven, USA
About this course
Major developments in the political, social, and religious history of Western Europe from the accession of Diocletian to the feudal transformation. Topics include the conversion of Europe to Christianity, the fall of the Roman Empire, the rise of Islam and the Arabs, the "Dark Ages," Charlemagne and the Carolingian renaissance, and the Viking and Hungarian invasions.
Prerequisite Skills
Skills you should have before taking this course
Academic Writing
critical reading
Basic world history
Skills Gained
Skills you will develop by completing this course
Historical analysis
Political history
Social history
European history
medieval history